US Bridges

I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · At I-295-NJTPK JCT · Structure no. 1711155

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Connector K
CrossesNjtp & Salem Canal
LocationAt I-295-NJTPK JCT
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.67943, -75.48515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,590 (2023)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal built?

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

What condition is I-295 Connector K over Njtp & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal carry?

About 3,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Connector K over Njtp & Salem Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.