US Bridges

Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI N of Delaware Riv. · Structure no. 1120150

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,919 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,903 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-295
CrossesNj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal
Location0.2 MI N of Delaware Riv.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26071, -74.84381
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,919 (2023)
Projected traffic71,903 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal carry?

About 59,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-295 over Nj 29NB Nj 175 D&rcanal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.