US Bridges

I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.74 MI E of US 206 JCT · Structure no. 1134172

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,815
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR 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 28,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,160 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-195 Westbound
CrossesS Broad ST WB & Arena DR
Location0.74 MI E of US 206 JCT
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates40.18814, -74.69124
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 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 traffic28,815 (2023)
Projected traffic35,160 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 WB & Arena DR built?

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

What condition is I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR carry?

About 28,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Westbound over S Broad ST WB & Arena DR?

The structure is 387 ft (118 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 WB & Arena DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.