US Bridges

I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.58MI S. of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0823154

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 52,693 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,296 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesBroadway Avenue
Location0.58MI S. of Nj 47
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85982, -75.13532
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,693 (2024)
Projected traffic64,296 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue carry?

About 52,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Broadway Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.