US Bridges

Flanders Avenue over US 30

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI S of CO 537 · Structure no. 0406161

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flanders Avenue over US 30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flanders Avenue over US 30 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 74 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 6 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 17,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,008 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlanders Avenue
CrossesUS 30
Location0.15 MI S of CO 537
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.942, -75.10577
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,217 (2024)
Projected traffic21,008 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flanders Avenue over US 30 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Flanders Avenue over US 30 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Flanders Avenue over US 30 carry?

About 17,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flanders Avenue over US 30?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Flanders Avenue over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.