US Bridges

A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI E. of Intrchng. 31 · Structure no. 3503010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,865
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream is a concrete culvert carrying A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream in Camden 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,065 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway
CrossesPenny Pot Stream
Location1.3 MI E. of Intrchng. 31
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63667, -74.86
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,865 (2017)
Projected traffic77,065 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Penny Pot Stream built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream carry?

About 33,865 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway over Penny Pot Stream?

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