US Bridges

I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.54M S I-195&I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1136177

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
911 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
52,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r 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 52,739 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,352 by 2044. The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesWatsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r
Location0.54M S I-195&I-295 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.17764, -74.72249
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length911 ft (277.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,739 (2024)
Projected traffic64,352 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r 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 I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r carry?

About 52,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r?

The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Watsons Ck Nj Trnst D&r?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.