US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h"

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 60 · Structure no. 1136156

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h" is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h" 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 33,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,224 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 89 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 Ramp "h"
LocationAt I-295 Exit 60
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18605, -74.72231
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,520 (2023)
Projected traffic40,224 by 2043
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 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h" built?

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

What condition is I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h" 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 March 2023.

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

About 33,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h"?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over I-195 Ramp "h"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.