US Bridges

I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535)

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 3 MI South of Rt 1 · Structure no. 1138151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,633 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,217 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesE.State St. (co.Rt 535)
Location3 MI South of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.243, -74.70145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,633 (2023)
Projected traffic55,217 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535) built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535) carry?

About 33,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over E.State St. (co.Rt 535)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.