US Bridges

Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .5 Miles East US Rt 30 · Structure no. 044B009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBettlewood Ave.
CrossesNewton Lake
Location.5 Miles East US Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90938, -75.07234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bettlewood Ave. over Newton 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 Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bettlewood Ave. over Newton Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.