US Bridges

I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI South of Rt 1 · Structure no. 1137171

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606) 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 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 36,705 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,786 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesHamilton Ave. (CT.RT606)
Location3.7 MI South of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.23234, -74.70005
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,705 (2024)
Projected traffic44,786 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606) built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606) carry?

About 36,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Hamilton Ave. (CT.RT606)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.