US Bridges

8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2 MI SE of ACE&RT54 JCT · Structure no. 3502580

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2026. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries8th Street
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location2 MI SE of ACE&RT54 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2019)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is 8th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Atlantic City Expressway?

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