US Bridges

Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB

FairClosed to traffic

Salem County, New Jersey · .73 MI N of I295 Njtp JCT · Structure no. 1711152

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,238
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,391 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 140-HWKSBRDGERD
CrossesI-295 SB
Location.73 MI N of I295 Njtp JCT
RouteState Highway 140
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68333, -75.48116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,238 (2023)
Projected traffic6,391 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB carry?

About 5,238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 140-HWKSBRDGERD over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.