US Bridges

Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI E Interchange 28 · Structure no. 3502450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, 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 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,050 by 2026. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDa Costa Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location3.5 MI E Interchange 28
RouteCounty Highway 559
Coordinates39.58167, -74.78167
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2018)
Projected traffic24,050 by 2026
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway 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 Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Da Costa Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

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