US Bridges

Hobson Avenue over I-195

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.51 MI E of I-295 Jct. · Structure no. 1134150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobson Avenue over I-195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobson Avenue over I-195 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHobson Avenue
CrossesI-195
Location0.51 MI E of I-295 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18429, -74.71229
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobson Avenue over I-195 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobson Avenue over I-195 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hobson Avenue over I-195 carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobson Avenue over I-195?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hobson Avenue over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.