US Bridges

Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI NW of 1-29 JCT · Structure no. 1131151

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 58,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,144 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 29 Northbound
CrossesMarket Street
Location0.3 MI NW of 1-29 JCT
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.21354, -74.7676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,186 (2024)
Projected traffic70,144 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street carry?

About 58,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 29 Northbound over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.