US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686)

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.09 MI N of Nj 38 JCT · Structure no. 0327164

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,937
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686) 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 54,937 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,924 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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 Southbound
CrossesHartford Road (cr 686)
Location1.09 MI N of Nj 38 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97886, -74.89675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,937 (2024)
Projected traffic65,924 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 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686) built?

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

What condition is I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686) 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 I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686) carry?

About 54,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over Hartford Road (cr 686)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.