US Bridges

Center Square RD over Rt I-295

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.62 MI S of 295-322 JCT · Structure no. 0820153

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Square RD over Rt I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Square RD over Rt I-295 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,898 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Square RD
CrossesRt I-295
Location1.62 MI S of 295-322 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76198, -75.36131
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic7,415 (2023)
Projected traffic8,898 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Square RD over Rt I-295 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Square RD over Rt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Center Square RD over Rt I-295 carry?

About 7,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Square RD over Rt I-295?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Center Square RD over Rt I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.