US Bridges

I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB

Poor

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI NE of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1711156

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,551 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Ramp K
CrossesI-295 SB
Location0.9 MI NE of Nj 49
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68037, -75.4848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2023)
Projected traffic4,551 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB built?

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

What condition is I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Ramp K over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.