US Bridges

I-295 & US 130 over Little Mantua Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.03 MI South of CR 643 · Structure no. 0821170

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 & US 130 over Little Mantua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 & US 130 over Little Mantua Creek 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 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 81,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,224 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
CrossesLittle Mantua Creek
Location1.03 MI South of CR 643
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83412, -75.20906
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,331 (2023)
Projected traffic99,224 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 Little Mantua Creek built?

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

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

About 81,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-295 & US 130 over Little Mantua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.