US Bridges

I-295 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.66 Miles S. of Rt 561 · Structure no. 0429166

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b 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 71,617 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,940 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesI-295 Ramps A&b
Location0.66 Miles S. of Rt 561
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87436, -75.01791
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,617 (2024)
Projected traffic85,940 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 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b 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 April 2024.

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

About 71,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over I-295 Ramps A&b?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.