US Bridges

I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 24 · Structure no. 0823150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,156
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,951 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Ramp S
CrossesNj 45 SB
LocationAt I-295 Exit 24
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85862, -75.13894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,156 (2023)
Projected traffic9,951 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB carry?

About 8,156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Ramp S over Nj 45 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.