US Bridges

US 322 EB over I-295

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · US-322/I-295 Interchange · Structure no. 0820157

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,085
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 EB over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322 EB over 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 5 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 14,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,185 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322 EB
CrossesI-295
LocationUS-322/I-295 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.77853, -75.33974
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,085 (2023)
Projected traffic17,185 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322 EB over I-295 built?

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

What condition is US 322 EB over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 322 EB over I-295 carry?

About 14,085 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322 EB over I-295?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 EB over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.