A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42
FairGloucester County, New Jersey · Int. of Ace WB & 42 · Structure no. 350440N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,328
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42 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 5 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 50,000 by 2026. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42 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 WB over Route 42 carry?
About 47,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns A.C. Expressway WB over Route 42?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).