US Bridges

Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At I-195 Exit 3 · Structure no. 1134157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yardvile-Ham Sq RD 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 21,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,724 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYardvile-Ham Sq RD
CrossesI-195
LocationAt I-195 Exit 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19855, -74.66373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,902 (2023)
Projected traffic26,724 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195 built?

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

What condition is Yardvile-Ham Sq RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195 carry?

About 21,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Yardvile-Ham Sq RD over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.