US Bridges

Creek Road over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 43 · Structure no. 0327166

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over I-295 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 21,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,514 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesI-295
LocationAt I-295 Exit 43
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates39.99206, -74.87794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,262 (2024)
Projected traffic25,514 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Creek 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 March 2024.

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

About 21,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over I-295?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.