US Bridges

Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 4.6 MI South of Rt 322 · Structure no. 1712160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strghn Mll RD(643) 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 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,266 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStrghn Mll RD(643)
CrossesI-295
Location4.6 MI South of Rt 322
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.73292, -75.406
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2024)
Projected traffic2,266 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295 carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Strghn Mll RD(643) over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.