FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-295 SB

Carrying I-295 SB over RANCOCAS CREEK

3.2 MI NORTH OF RT 38, Burlington, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-295 SB

The I-295 SB bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries I-295 SB over RANCOCAS CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 150.9 meters (495 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60,070 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-295 SB compares

▼ 3.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
I-295 SB 40.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
1.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
150.9 m (495 ft)
Deck Width
23.0 m (75 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60,070 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0327168

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

I-295 SB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare I-295 SB against other structures in Burlington and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-295 SB?

I-295 SB in Burlington, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-295 SB inspected?

I-295 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 60,070 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-295 SB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-295 SB?

I-295 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-295 SB?

I-295 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-295 SB and does age affect safety?

I-295 SB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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