US Bridges

Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI S of US 130 JCT · Structure no. 0821180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHessian AVE(CR642)
CrossesI-295
Location0.57 MI S of US 130 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85882, -75.15751
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,238 (2024)
Projected traffic5,085 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hessian AVE(CR642) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295 carry?

About 4,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Hessian AVE(CR642) over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.