US Bridges

New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · At Ace & CO Rt 536 JCT · Structure no. 3503620

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,220
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway 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 15,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,180 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Brooklyn Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
LocationAt Ace & CO Rt 536 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69833, -74.94
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,220 (2019)
Projected traffic27,180 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway 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 New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 15,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns New Brooklyn Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

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