US Bridges

I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · On I-195 Wb/Cr 524 EB · Structure no. 1134154

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524) 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 37,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,891 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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 Westbound
CrossesS Broad ST Eb(cr 524)
LocationOn I-195 Wb/Cr 524 EB
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18673, -74.69346
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,610 (2023)
Projected traffic45,891 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524) built?

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

What condition is I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524) 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 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524) carry?

About 37,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524)?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST Eb(cr 524)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.