US Bridges

Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI NW of 1-29 JCT · Structure no. 1131154

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek 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 6 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 163,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,300 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 29 Rampb
CrossesAssunpink Creek
Location0.6 MI NW of 1-29 JCT
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.21714, -74.76946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,000 (2024)
Projected traffic199,300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek carry?

About 163,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Rampb over Assunpink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.