US Bridges

I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B.

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mi. East of Rt 206 · Structure no. 1134153

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B. in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 35,446 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,251 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 Eastbound
CrossesSouth Broad ST E.B.
Location0.7 Mi. East of Rt 206
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18637, -74.69355
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,446 (2023)
Projected traffic43,251 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B. carry?

About 35,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B.?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 Eastbound over South Broad ST E.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.