US Bridges

Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.75 MI SE of ACE&RT559 J · Structure no. 350217N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElwood Road
CrossesA.C. Expressway WB
Location2.75 MI SE of ACE&RT559 J
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.555, -74.74167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2019)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway WB?

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