US Bridges

I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · .7 MI South of US 322 · Structure no. 0820156

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,770 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.7 MI South of US 322
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.77157, -75.34841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,975 (2023)
Projected traffic28,770 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Raccoon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 23,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.