US Bridges

I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of Mantua Grove · Structure no. 0821166

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 43,808 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,454 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB US 130 NB
CrossesMantua Creek
Location0.39 MI S of Mantua Grove
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82562, -75.22773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,808 (2023)
Projected traffic53,454 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek 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 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek carry?

About 43,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB US 130 NB over Mantua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.