US Bridges

I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 3.6 MI South of Rt 1 · Structure no. 1137174

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33) 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 31,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,230 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesNottingham Way (nj 33)
Location3.6 MI South of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.23353, -74.70025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,534 (2023)
Projected traffic48,230 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33) built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33) 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 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33) carry?

About 31,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Nottingham Way (nj 33)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.