US Bridges

I-295 over Parkers Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.95 MI N of Rt 38 JCT · Structure no. 0327165

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Parkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 over Parkers Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120,188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,225 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-295
CrossesParkers Creek
Location1.95 MI N of Rt 38 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates39.9872, -74.8859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,188 (2023)
Projected traffic144,225 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Parkers Creek built?

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

What condition is I-295 over Parkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over Parkers Creek carry?

About 120,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-295 over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.