US Bridges

I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · At I-295/I-76 Interchange · Structure no. 0427163

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100,273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,410 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 and Ramp E
CrossesEssex Avenue
LocationAt I-295/I-76 Interchange
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86592, -75.10419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,273 (2023)
Projected traffic150,410 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue carry?

About 100,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 and Ramp E over Essex Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.