US Bridges

Elbow Lane over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 6.37 Miles N of Nj 38 JCT · Structure no. 0327172

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbow Lane over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elbow Lane 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 3,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElbow Lane
CrossesI-295
Location6.37 Miles N of Nj 38 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.03701, -74.83918
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,079 (2024)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$606,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elbow Lane over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Elbow Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elbow Lane over I-295 carry?

About 3,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elbow Lane over I-295?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elbow Lane over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.