FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CEDARBROOK RD

Carrying CEDARBROOK RD over NEW BROOKLYN LAKE

0.76 MI E OF MALAGA RD, Camden, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CEDARBROOK RD

The CEDARBROOK RD bridge in Camden, New Jersey carries CEDARBROOK RD over NEW BROOKLYN LAKE. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,838 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CEDARBROOK RD compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of New Jersey bridges
259
Bridges in Camden · 13 in Poor condition
CEDARBROOK RD 39.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
2.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
14.2 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,838 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0411F13

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CEDARBROOK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CEDARBROOK RD against other structures in Camden and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CEDARBROOK RD?

CEDARBROOK RD in Camden, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CEDARBROOK RD inspected?

CEDARBROOK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,838 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CEDARBROOK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CEDARBROOK RD?

CEDARBROOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CEDARBROOK RD?

CEDARBROOK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CEDARBROOK RD and does age affect safety?

CEDARBROOK RD was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.