US Bridges

Lakeside Blvd over I-195

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI East of Co.Rt 524 · Structure no. 1134156

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Blvd over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeside Blvd over I-195 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Blvd
CrossesI-195
Location0.29 MI East of Co.Rt 524
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18929, -74.68887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,594 (2023)
Projected traffic4,313 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Blvd over I-195 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeside Blvd over I-195 carry?

About 3,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Blvd over I-195?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Blvd over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.