US Bridges

I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · .98 MI South of Rt 1 · Structure no. 1138161

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road 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 36,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,364 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesBakers Basin Road
Location.98 MI South of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27112, -74.69162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,970 (2024)
Projected traffic44,364 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bakers Basin Road built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road carry?

About 36,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Bakers Basin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.