US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · At Ace & Rt 54 Junction · Structure no. 350278S

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,865
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54 in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 34,000 by 2026. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesRoute 54
LocationAt Ace & Rt 54 Junction
Coordinates39.615, -74.82833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,865 (2017)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54 carry?

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

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Route 54?

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