US Bridges

I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616)

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI North of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0327151

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616) in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 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 55,256 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,307 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295
CrossesChurch Road (CO.RT.616)
Location1.7 MI North of Rt 70
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates39.92833, -74.97333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,256 (2024)
Projected traffic66,307 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616) carry?

About 55,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 over Church Road (CO.RT.616)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.