US Bridges

I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI W of US 130 · Structure no. 1134161

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned) 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 40,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,270 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 WB
CrossesConrail (abandoned)
Location0.65 MI W of US 130
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.20327, -74.64683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,380 (2023)
Projected traffic49,270 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 WB over Conrail (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned) 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 I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 40,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 WB over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.