US Bridges

Independence Ave. over Route I-295

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI N JCT 195 129&29 · Structure no. 1137157

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave. over Route I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Ave. over Route I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave.
CrossesRoute I-295
Location0.41 MI N JCT 195 129&29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18977, -74.71947
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,959 (2024)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Independence Ave. over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave. over Route I-295 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Independence Ave. over Route I-295 carry?

About 1,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave. over Route I-295?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave. over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.