US Bridges

A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1 Mile East of Rt 42 · Structure no. 3504290

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,328
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk is a concrete culvert carrying A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk in Gloucester 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 47,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,652 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway
CrossesS.Branch Big Timber Crk
Location1 Mile East of Rt 42
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75667, -75.03667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,328 (2017)
Projected traffic115,652 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk 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 S.Branch Big Timber Crk carry?

About 47,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns A.C. Expressway over S.Branch Big Timber Crk?

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