US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over Nj 70

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 34 · Structure no. 0429160

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over Nj 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over Nj 70 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,796 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 Southbound
CrossesNj 70
LocationAt I-295 Exit 34
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates39.90944, -74.98437
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 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 traffic64,199 (2024)
Projected traffic76,796 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Southbound over Nj 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-295 Southbound over Nj 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 64,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over Nj 70?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over Nj 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.