US Bridges

Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.74 MI North of I-295 · Structure no. 1130154

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line 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 51,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,069 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 29
CrossesNj 129 & NJT River Line
Location1.74 MI North of I-295
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.19227, -74.75092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,688 (2024)
Projected traffic63,069 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line carry?

About 51,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 29 over Nj 129 & NJT River Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.