US Bridges

Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.85MI. E. of CR 143 · Structure no. 0401152

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute US 30
CrossesBlue Anchor Brook
Location0.85MI. E. of CR 143
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.68811, -74.83474
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 30 over Blue Anchor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.