US Bridges

I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 5.79MI S. of I-76 · Structure no. 0821174

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete frame carrying I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 75,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,964 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 & 130
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location5.79MI S. of I-76
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.84169, -75.19009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,369 (2023)
Projected traffic91,964 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 75,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 & 130 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.