US Bridges

Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.76 MI E of Malaga RD · Structure no. 0411F13

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,838
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake is a wood or timber slab carrying Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 99 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 15,838 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,325 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCedarbrook RD
CrossesNew Brooklyn Lake
Location0.76 MI E of Malaga RD
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.70153, -74.93758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,838 (2023)
Projected traffic19,325 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake carry?

About 15,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cedarbrook RD over New Brooklyn Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.