US Bridges

I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.37 MI South of Int. 10 · Structure no. 1712164

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 31,077 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,292 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location1.37 MI South of Int. 10
RouteInterstate 295
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.74789, -75.37975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,077 (2024)
Projected traffic37,292 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-295 NB over Oldmans 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 31,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.