US Bridges

I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.46 MI South of US 1 · Structure no. 1138156

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,214
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor) 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 5 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 41,214 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,456 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Northbound
CrossesAmtrak(ne Corridor)
Location1.46 MI South of US 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26332, -74.69256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,214 (2022)
Projected traffic49,456 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Amtrak(ne Corridor) built?

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

What condition is I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor) carry?

About 41,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor)?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Northbound over Amtrak(ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.