US Bridges

Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.78 Miles South of US1 · Structure no. 1131163

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,181 by 2043. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 29 Ramp
CrossesOpen Space
Location0.78 Miles South of US1
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.19896, -74.75878
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,611 (2023)
Projected traffic9,181 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp over Open Space built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space carry?

About 5,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 29 Ramp over Open Space?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.