US Bridges

Klockner Road over I-295

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI South of Exit 63 · Structure no. 1137169

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klockner Road over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klockner Road over I-295 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,607 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKlockner Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.4 MI South of Exit 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.2272, -74.699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 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 traffic4,560 (2023)
Projected traffic5,607 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$917,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Klockner Road over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Klockner Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Klockner Road over I-295 carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Klockner Road over I-295?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Klockner Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.