US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave.

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.66 MI N of I-195 JCT · Structure no. 1137165

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave. 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 31,215 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,824 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Southbound
CrossesSouth Olden Ave.
Location1.66 MI N of I-195 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.20538, -74.70831
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,215 (2021)
Projected traffic41,824 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Southbound over South Olden Ave. built?

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

What condition is I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave. 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 Southbound over South Olden Ave. carry?

About 31,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave.?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over South Olden Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.