US Bridges

Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line

PoorPosted for load

Camden County, New Jersey · 2.0MI SE of NJ73&RT30 JCT · Structure no. 0462157

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 121 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld White Horse Pk
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location2.0MI SE of NJ73&RT30 JCT
Coordinates39.75898, -74.88171
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2024)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old White Horse Pk over Atlantic City Line?

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