US Bridges

I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI South of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0429152

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 153,890 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,780 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 & Ramps A&d
CrossesCooper River
Location3.2 MI South of Rt 70
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87505, -75.01757
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,890 (2024)
Projected traffic187,780 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River carry?

About 153,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-295 & Ramps A&d over Cooper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.