US Bridges

Cypress Lane over I-295

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.82 MI N of I-195 JCT · Structure no. 1137168

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Lane over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypress Lane over I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,314 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Lane
CrossesI-295
Location2.82 MI N of I-195 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22027, -74.69858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2023)
Projected traffic2,314 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Lane over I-295 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Lane over I-295 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Lane over I-295 carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Lane over I-295?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Lane over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.