Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch
FairCape May County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI S of US9 · Structure no. 0511156
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 5,507 ft
- 38 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 23,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,645 by 2044. The structure is 5,507 ft (1,678.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch carry?
About 23,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch?
The structure is 5,507 ft (1,678.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 52 over Beach Thoro & Rainbow Ch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.