US Bridges

Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway EB

Fair

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

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 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway EB 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 5 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 1,250 by 2026. 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 EB
Location2.75 MI SE of ACE&RT559 J
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.55333, -74.74333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 EB built?

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

What condition is Elwood Road over A.C. Expressway EB 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 EB carry?

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

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

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 EB?

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