US Bridges

Rt 168 over I-295

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · At I-295 JCT · Structure no. 0426151

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 168 over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 168 over I-295 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 67 years old, older 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 27,067 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,893 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 168
CrossesI-295
LocationAt I-295 JCT
RouteState Highway 168
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87267, -75.08232
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,067 (2023)
Projected traffic38,893 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 168 over I-295 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt 168 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 168 over I-295 carry?

About 27,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 168 over I-295?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 168 over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.