US Bridges

I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At I-295 Exit 64 · Structure no. 1138150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension 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 35,762 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,631 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 Northbound
CrossesEast State ST Extension
LocationAt I-295 Exit 64
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.24221, -74.70117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,762 (2024)
Projected traffic43,631 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Northbound over East State ST Extension built?

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

What condition is I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension 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 Northbound over East State ST Extension carry?

About 35,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Northbound over East State ST Extension?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.