I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI North of Rt 38 · Structure no. 0327168
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 495 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,674
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Rancocas 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63,674 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,409 by 2044. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek carry?
About 63,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I-295 SB over Rancocas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.