Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek
GoodMercer County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI N of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1130153
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 992 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,458
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 38,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,926 by 2044. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek carry?
About 38,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek?
The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Rt 29 SB over Watsons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.