US Bridges

I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.09 MI S of I-295 Ext 30 · Structure no. 0428162

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 146,116 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,339 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295
CrossesThird Avenue (cr 653)
Location1.09 MI S of I-295 Ext 30
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates39.87474, -75.05716
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,116 (2024)
Projected traffic175,339 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Third Avenue (cr 653) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653) carry?

About 146,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 over Third Avenue (cr 653)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.