US Bridges

I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.24 Miles N of US 130 · Structure no. 1711153

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 35,158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,900 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesUS 40 Ramp
Location0.24 Miles N of US 130
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.67771, -75.48939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,158 (2023)
Projected traffic42,900 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp carry?

About 35,158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over US 40 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.