US Bridges

Democrat Road over Route I-295

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 16 · Structure no. 0821160

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,527
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Democrat Road over Route I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Democrat Road over Route I-295 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,524 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDemocrat Road
CrossesRoute I-295
LocationAt I-295 Exit 16
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81198, -75.27274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,527 (2023)
Projected traffic5,524 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Democrat Road over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Democrat Road over Route I-295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Democrat Road over Route I-295 carry?

About 4,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Democrat Road over Route I-295?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Democrat Road over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.