US Bridges

Rising Sun Road over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.73 MI S of Rt 130 JCT · Structure no. 0328167

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,074
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rising Sun Road over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rising Sun 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 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 17,074 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,488 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRising Sun Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.73 MI S of Rt 130 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.12565, -74.71713
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,074 (2024)
Projected traffic20,488 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rising Sun Road over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Rising Sun 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rising Sun Road over I-295 carry?

About 17,074 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rising Sun Road over I-295?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rising Sun Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.