US Bridges

Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.63 MI S of 30-537 JCT · Structure no. 0406156

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,509 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,282 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird Blvd(co 608)
CrossesUS 30
Location0.63 MI S of 30-537 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93876, -75.09311
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,509 (2022)
Projected traffic4,282 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30 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 Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30 carry?

About 3,509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Baird Blvd(co 608) over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.