US Bridges

I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · At Turnpike Interchange · Structure no. 1711150

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
41,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 73 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 41,004 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,205 by 2044. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesNjtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal
LocationAt Turnpike Interchange
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.67816, -75.48456
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,004 (2024)
Projected traffic49,205 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal carry?

About 41,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Njtpk/Us 40/SALEM Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.