US Bridges

Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line

PoorPosted for load

Camden County, New Jersey · 2.7MI SE of US30&NJ73 JCT · Structure no. 0462158

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 120 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 3 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOhio Ave. (cr 734)
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location2.7MI SE of US30&NJ73 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 734
Coordinates39.74926, -74.87556
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State 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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ohio Ave. (cr 734) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Ave. (cr 734) over Atlantic City Line?

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