US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Route 42

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · At Int. of Ace EB & 42 · Structure no. 350440S

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,328
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Route 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesRoute 42
LocationAt Int. of Ace EB & 42
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76667, -75.04833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,328 (2017)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway EB over Route 42 built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway EB 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 EB over Route 42 carry?

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

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Route 42?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Route 42?

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