US Bridges

I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · .8 MI North of Nj 38 · Structure no. 0327162

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 53,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,033 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesRt 537 & Conrail Pem It
Location.8 MI North of Nj 38
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97518, -74.90086
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,298 (2023)
Projected traffic65,033 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It carry?

About 53,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Rt 537 & Conrail Pem It?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.