US Bridges

Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.39 Mi. West of RT.206 · Structure no. 1136151

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,802 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
11,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,953 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,344 by 2042. The structure is 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRt I-195 Ramp E
CrossesWetlands
Location0.39 Mi. West of RT.206
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18353, -74.72653
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,802 ft (549.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,953 (2022)
Projected traffic14,344 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands carry?

About 11,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands?

The structure is 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rt I-195 Ramp E over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.