US Bridges

Browning RD(CO659) over I-295

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · At I-76 Interchange · Structure no. 0427158

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning RD(CO659) over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browning RD(CO659) over I-295 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning RD(CO659)
CrossesI-295
LocationAt I-76 Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87167, -75.10167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2020)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Browning RD(CO659) over I-295 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning RD(CO659) over I-295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Browning RD(CO659) over I-295 carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Browning RD(CO659) over I-295?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Browning RD(CO659) over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.