US Bridges

I-295 over Sand Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · .2 MI South of US 1 · Structure no. 1138159

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Sand Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 over Sand Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 40,561 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,841 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesSand Run
Location.2 MI South of US 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28044, -74.69251
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,561 (2023)
Projected traffic60,841 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 over Sand Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over Sand Run carry?

About 40,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Sand Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-295 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.