US Bridges

I-295 NB over I-195

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · JCT I-295&I-195/NJ 29 · Structure no. 1136153

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over I-195 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,954 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesI-195
LocationJCT I-295&I-195/NJ 29
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18328, -74.72188
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,628 (2024)
Projected traffic43,954 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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-295 NB over I-195 built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over I-195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over I-195 carry?

About 36,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over I-195?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.