US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI SE of ACE&RT623 JCT · Structure no. 350206S

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

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,300 by 2026. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesMake Peace Stream
Location1 MI SE of ACE&RT623 JCT
Coordinates39.54333, -74.73
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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 structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream 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 Make Peace Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream carry?

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

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Make Peace Stream?

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