US Bridges

Chapel Avenue over I-295

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.89 MI North of Nj 70 · Structure no. 0429161

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,957
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Avenue over I-295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Avenue over I-295 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, 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 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 5,957 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,145 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Avenue
CrossesI-295
Location0.89 MI North of Nj 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.92104, -74.97851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,957 (2024)
Projected traffic7,145 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Avenue over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Chapel Avenue over I-295 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Avenue over I-295 carry?

About 5,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Avenue over I-295?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Avenue over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.