FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEONARD CAKE ROAD

Carrying LEONARD CAKE ROAD over LITTLE EASE RUN

Between Delsea D/Iona Lk., Gloucester, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEONARD CAKE ROAD

The LEONARD CAKE ROAD bridge in Gloucester, New Jersey carries LEONARD CAKE ROAD over LITTLE EASE RUN. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,447 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

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

How LEONARD CAKE ROAD compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of New Jersey bridges
242
Bridges in Gloucester · 5 in Poor condition
LEONARD CAKE ROAD 36.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.9
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,447 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0810K03

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), 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 LEONARD CAKE ROAD 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 LEONARD CAKE ROAD against other structures in Gloucester 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 LEONARD CAKE ROAD?

LEONARD CAKE ROAD in Gloucester, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEONARD CAKE ROAD inspected?

LEONARD CAKE ROAD'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 1,447 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEONARD CAKE ROAD 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 LEONARD CAKE ROAD?

LEONARD CAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEONARD CAKE ROAD?

LEONARD CAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LEONARD CAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

LEONARD CAKE ROAD was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

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

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