I-295 SB
Carrying I-295 SB over BIG TIMBER CREEK
0.55 MI N OF NJ 47 JCT, Gloucester, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-295 SB
The I-295 SB bridge in Gloucester, New Jersey carries I-295 SB over BIG TIMBER CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 77.4 meters (254 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,190 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-295 SB compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 77.4 m (254 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.9 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47,190 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0823158
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-295 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-295 SB against other structures in Gloucester 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 Gloucester, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 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 47,190 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 Fair 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 27.2 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 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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.
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