US Bridges

I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 2.93 MI South of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0429153

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT 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 5 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 84,614 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,245 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB & Ramp
CrossesPatco & NJT
Location2.93 MI South of Rt 70
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87503, -75.01574
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,614 (2023)
Projected traffic103,245 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT carry?

About 84,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB & Ramp over Patco & NJT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.