US Bridges

I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At U.S 1 Intersection · Structure no. 1138164

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B 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 22,471 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,420 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesUS 1 & Ramps a & B
LocationAt U.S 1 Intersection
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28353, -74.69561
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,471 (2023)
Projected traffic27,420 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B 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 I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B carry?

About 22,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over US 1 & Ramps a & B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.