US Bridges

I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI South of Nj 42 JCT · Structure no. 0823157

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,600 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location0.9 MI South of Nj 42 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86113, -75.11588
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2024)
Projected traffic68,600 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek 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 I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.