US Bridges

Burl-Columbus RD over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI S of I-295 EXIT52 · Structure no. 0328156

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burl-Columbus RD over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burl-Columbus RD 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 5 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 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,042 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurl-Columbus RD
CrossesI-295
Location0.47 MI S of I-295 EXIT52
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.07938, -74.76858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2024)
Projected traffic5,042 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burl-Columbus RD over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Burl-Columbus RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Burl-Columbus RD over I-295 carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burl-Columbus RD over I-295?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Burl-Columbus RD over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.