US Bridges

A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles West of Rt 54 · Structure no. 3502940

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,865
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,930 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.6 Miles West of Rt 54
Coordinates39.63, -74.855
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,865 (2017)
Projected traffic67,930 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns A.C. Expressway over Drainage Ditch?

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