US Bridges

Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI West of I-195 · Structure no. 1136155

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB 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 34,917 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,900 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute I-295 NB
CrossesRamp Connecting 29 NB
Location0.1 MI West of I-195
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.18576, -74.72177
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,917 (2024)
Projected traffic41,900 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB built?

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

What condition is Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB carry?

About 34,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-295 NB over Ramp Connecting 29 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.