US Bridges

I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 5.1 MI South of I-76 · Structure no. 0821173

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643) is a concrete frame carrying I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643) in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 73,687 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,423 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesGrove Street (CR.643)
Location5.1 MI South of I-76
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.8408, -75.19178
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,687 (2024)
Projected traffic88,423 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$42,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643) 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643) carry?

About 73,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 over Grove Street (CR.643)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.