US Bridges

Nj 38 over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 3.74 Miles S of Nj 73 JCT · Structure no. 0327160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 38 over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 38 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 5 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 51,687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,024 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 38
CrossesI-295
Location3.74 Miles S of Nj 73 JCT
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96704, -74.91095
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,687 (2024)
Projected traffic62,024 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 38 over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Nj 38 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 38 over I-295 carry?

About 51,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 38 over I-295?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 38 over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.