US Bridges

Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295

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Camden County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI N of CR 659 · Structure no. 0428154

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,582 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road (cr 658)
CrossesI-295
Location0.29 MI N of CR 659
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87219, -75.09068
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,214 (2023)
Projected traffic7,582 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295 carry?

About 6,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road (cr 658) over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.