US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over I-195

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 60 · Structure no. 1136154

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over I-195 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 36,341 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,343 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Southbound
CrossesI-195
LocationAt I-295 Exit 60
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18407, -74.72263
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,341 (2023)
Projected traffic44,343 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 Southbound over I-195 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Southbound 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 April 2023.

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

About 36,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.