US Bridges

Sloan Ave over I-295

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.64MI E of CR616 · Structure no. 1138153

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sloan Ave over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sloan Ave over I-295 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 14,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,262 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSloan Ave
CrossesI-295
Location1.64MI E of CR616
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.25124, -74.69751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,966 (2023)
Projected traffic18,262 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$847,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sloan Ave over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Sloan Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sloan Ave over I-295 carry?

About 14,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sloan Ave over I-295?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sloan Ave over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.