US Bridges

Laurel Road over Laurel Lake

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.14 M S of Rt 30 · Structure no. 047D009

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Road over Laurel Lake is a concrete frame carrying Laurel Road over Laurel Lake in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 17,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,463 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Road
CrossesLaurel Lake
Location1.14 M S of Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81879, -75.01504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,590 (2023)
Projected traffic21,463 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Road over Laurel Lake built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Road over Laurel 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 Laurel Road over Laurel Lake carry?

About 17,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Road over Laurel Lake?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Road over Laurel Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.