US Bridges

Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of US 30 JCT · Structure no. 0453160

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,556
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 10,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY(551SPUR)
CrossesBeesley Pt Sec/Atlantic
Location0.1 MI S of US 30 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 551S
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.88576, -75.06236
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,556 (2023)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic carry?

About 10,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY(551SPUR) over Beesley Pt Sec/Atlantic?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.