US Bridges

I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.21 Miles N of CR 644 · Structure no. 1712158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 20,463 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,969 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Northbound
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.21 Miles N of CR 644
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.72879, -75.41208
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,463 (2023)
Projected traffic24,969 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek 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 Northbound over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-295 Northbound over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.