US Bridges

Cohawkin Road over I-295

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.18 North of CR 678 · Structure no. 0821165

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohawkin Road over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cohawkin Road over I-295 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,245 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCohawkin Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.18 North of CR 678
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82152, -75.23577
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,136 (2023)
Projected traffic10,245 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cohawkin Road over I-295 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cohawkin Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cohawkin Road over I-295 carry?

About 7,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cohawkin Road over I-295?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Cohawkin Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.