US Bridges

Devon Avenue over I-295

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.57 MI North of I-76 · Structure no. 0428159

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devon Avenue over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devon Avenue over I-295 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, 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 6 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDevon Avenue
CrossesI-295
Location1.57 MI North of I-76
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87189, -75.07278
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic417 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Devon Avenue over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Devon Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Devon Avenue over I-295 carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Devon Avenue over I-295?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Devon Avenue over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.