US Bridges

I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.04 MI North of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0429162

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek 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 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 134,532 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,438 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesSo.Br.Pennsauken Creek
Location1.04 MI North of Rt 70
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.92319, -74.97747
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,532 (2024)
Projected traffic161,438 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek built?

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

What condition is I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 134,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns I-295 over So.Br.Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.