US Bridges

Richardson Road over Route I 195

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.0MI West of Nj Tpk · Structure no. 1134166

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Road over Route I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Road over Route I 195 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichardson Road
CrossesRoute I 195
Location1.0MI West of Nj Tpk
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19857, -74.61823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,967 (2023)
Projected traffic5,960 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson Road over Route I 195 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Road over Route 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Richardson Road over Route I 195 carry?

About 4,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Road over Route I 195?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Road over Route I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.