US Bridges

Mount Laurel Road over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of I-295 Exit 40 · Structure no. 0327159

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Laurel Road over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Laurel Road over I-295 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,177 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Laurel Road
CrossesI-295
Location1 MI S of I-295 Exit 40
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95591, -74.9233
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,481 (2024)
Projected traffic10,177 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Laurel Road over I-295 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Laurel Road over I-295 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Laurel Road over I-295 carry?

About 8,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mount Laurel Road over I-295?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Laurel Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.