US Bridges

Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI S of Chews Landin · Structure no. 047D013

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

About this bridge

Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek 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 21,464 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Road
CrossesN. Branch Timber Creek
Location0.18 MI S of Chews Landin
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.8097, -75.01907
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,590 (2023)
Projected traffic21,464 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 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 Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek 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 N. Branch Timber Creek carry?

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

How long is Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Road over N. Branch Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.