US Bridges

I-295 over Pond Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 4.66 MI South of US Rt 1 · Structure no. 1137167

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Pond Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 over Pond Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 74,849 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,819 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesPond Run
Location4.66 MI South of US Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21924, -74.69854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,849 (2023)
Projected traffic89,819 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Pond Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 over Pond Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over Pond Run carry?

About 74,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Pond Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-295 over Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.