US Bridges

I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618)

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.43 MI So of Rt 48 · Structure no. 1712151

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618) in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesHollywood Ave (co. 618)
Location1.43 MI So of Rt 48
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69541, -75.467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,400 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618) carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Hollywood Ave (co. 618)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.