US Bridges

I-295 NB over Nj Route 70

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · At Rt 70 Interchange · Structure no. 0429159

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Nj Route 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Nj Route 70 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 68,049 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,411 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesNj Route 70
LocationAt Rt 70 Interchange
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90867, -74.98412
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,049 (2024)
Projected traffic81,411 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB over Nj Route 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-295 NB over Nj Route 70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Nj Route 70 carry?

About 68,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Nj Route 70?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Nj Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.