US Bridges

Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 4.13 MI North of US322 · Structure no. 0821159

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,724 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwdesbro RD(CO653)
CrossesI-295 US 130
Location4.13 MI North of US322
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81056, -75.27863
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,149 (2024)
Projected traffic3,724 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130 carry?

About 3,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Swdesbro RD(CO653) over I-295 US 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.