US Bridges

US 30 over Chandlers Run

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · Just West of Airport Crcl · Structure no. 0406154

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Chandlers Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 30 over Chandlers Run in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 71,176 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,411 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesChandlers Run
LocationJust West of Airport Crcl
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.93469, -75.08423
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,176 (2024)
Projected traffic85,411 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Chandlers Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 30 over Chandlers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Chandlers Run carry?

About 71,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Chandlers Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Chandlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.