US Bridges

I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 61 · Structure no. 1137163

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620) in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,372 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesArena Drive (cr 620)
LocationAt I-295 Exit 61
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19964, -74.71219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,160 (2023)
Projected traffic59,372 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620) carry?

About 35,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Arena Drive (cr 620)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.