US Bridges

Rt 48 over I-295

Poor

Salem County, New Jersey · I-295 Interchange · Structure no. 1712153

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 48 over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 48 over I-295 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 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 6,541 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 48
CrossesI-295
LocationI-295 Interchange
RouteState Highway 48
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.70884, -75.4467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,541 (2024)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 48 over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Rt 48 over I-295 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 48 over I-295 carry?

About 6,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 48 over I-295?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 48 over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.