US Bridges

I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .66 Miles South of Rt 561 · Structure no. 0429163

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,855
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8,855 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,626 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Ramps A&b
CrossesCooper River
Location.66 Miles South of Rt 561
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87226, -75.01704
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,855 (2024)
Projected traffic10,626 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River 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 I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River carry?

About 8,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.