US Bridges

I-295 SB over Duck Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI S of I-195/29 JCT · Structure no. 1136180

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Duck Creek 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 43,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,200 by 2044. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.5 MI S of I-195/29 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.16109, -74.71931
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,380 (2024)
Projected traffic63,200 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over Duck Creek 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 SB over Duck Creek carry?

About 43,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.