US Bridges

Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · Between Delsea D/Iona Lk. · Structure no. 0810K03

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,475
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeonard Cake Road
CrossesLittle Ease Run
LocationBetween Delsea D/Iona Lk.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.59697, -75.07599
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2024)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard Cake Road over Little Ease Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.