US Bridges

A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI SE of ACE&RT54 JCT · Structure no. 350254N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,865
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook 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 33,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,300 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway WB
CrossesJohns Brook
Location2.5 MI SE of ACE&RT54 JCT
Coordinates39.59167, -74.795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,865 (2017)
Projected traffic33,300 by 2026
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook 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 A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook carry?

About 33,865 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway WB over Johns Brook?

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