US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI SE of ACE&RT50 JCT · Structure no. 350153S

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,300 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesBabcock Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of ACE&RT50 JCT
Coordinates39.49167, -74.65667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic33,300 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek carry?

About 43,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Babcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).