US Bridges

I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.32 MI North of Rt 322 · Structure no. 0821154

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 72,791 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,819 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 & US 130
CrossesPurgey Brook
Location3.32 MI North of Rt 322
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.80692, -75.29362
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,791 (2023)
Projected traffic88,819 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook 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 & US 130 over Purgey Brook carry?

About 72,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-295 & US 130 over Purgey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.