US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI SE of ACE&RT536 J · Structure no. 350359S

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,328
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 47,328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2026. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor River
Location0.25 MI SE of ACE&RT536 J
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69667, -74.935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,328 (2017)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 EB over Great Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River carry?

About 47,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Great Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.