US Bridges

I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 2.92 MI South of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0429154

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
77,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads 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 77,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,933 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB & Ramp B
CrossesPatco & NJT Railroads
Location2.92 MI South of Rt 70
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87567, -75.01592
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,802 (2023)
Projected traffic94,933 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads 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 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads carry?

About 77,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB & Ramp B over Patco & NJT Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.