I-295 SB over Big Timber Creek
FairGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.55 MI N of Nj 47 JCT · Structure no. 0823158
- 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 SB over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB 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 57,800 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-295 SB 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 SB over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.