US Bridges

Lower Ferry Road over I-295

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.73 MI N of Rt 31 JCT · Structure no. 1120157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Ferry Road over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Ferry Road over I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,835 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Ferry Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.73 MI N of Rt 31 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28936, -74.79821
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,363 (2023)
Projected traffic8,835 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lower Ferry Road over I-295 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Ferry Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Ferry Road over I-295 carry?

About 7,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Ferry Road over I-295?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Ferry Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.