US Bridges

Florence-Colum RD over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1 MI SW of 295&NJTPK Ext · Structure no. 0328157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence-Colum RD over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florence-Colum 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 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 17,919 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,502 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence-Colum RD
CrossesI-295
Location1 MI SW of 295&NJTPK Ext
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.08377, -74.76117
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,919 (2024)
Projected traffic21,502 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$101,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence-Colum RD over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Florence-Colum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Florence-Colum RD over I-295 carry?

About 17,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Florence-Colum RD over I-295?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Florence-Colum RD over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.