US Bridges

I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.6 Miles South Route 561 · Structure no. 0429164

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,097 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,116 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Ramps A&b
CrossesCooper River
Location0.6 Miles South Route 561
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87566, -75.01733
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,097 (2024)
Projected traffic6,116 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1981, making it 44 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Ramps A&b over Cooper River carry?

About 5,097 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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.