US Bridges

Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI W of 295-31 JCT · Structure no. 1120153

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,598 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,318 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScotch Rd(cr 611)
CrossesRt I-295
Location1.4 MI W of 295-31 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates40.29, -74.81167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,598 (2024)
Projected traffic10,318 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295 carry?

About 8,598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Scotch Rd(cr 611) over Rt I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.