US Bridges

I-295 over Ewing Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.81 MI N of I-295 Ext 75 · Structure no. 1120152

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Ewing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 over Ewing Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 91,741 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,941 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-295
CrossesEwing Creek
Location0.81 MI N of I-295 Ext 75
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.28579, -74.81913
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,741 (2023)
Projected traffic111,941 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 over Ewing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 91,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns I-295 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.