US Bridges

Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.2MI SE of US9&52 JCT · Structure no. 0511155

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNj 52 Ramp
CrossesAccess Road
Location2.2MI SE of US9&52 JCT
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates39.28833, -74.58317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 52 Ramp over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.