US Bridges

I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 24 · Structure no. 0823152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 37,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,218 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesNj 45 & Conrail
LocationAt I-295 Exit 24
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86003, -75.13751
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,681 (2023)
Projected traffic45,218 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail carry?

About 37,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Nj 45 & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.