US Bridges

I-295 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b"

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At US 1/I-295 Intersectin · Structure no. 1138165

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over US 1 and 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 47,508 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,010 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesUS 1 and Ramps "a" & "b"
LocationAt US 1/I-295 Intersectin
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28343, -74.69662
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.
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 rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,508 (2023)
Projected traffic57,010 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b" built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over US 1 and 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 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b" carry?

About 47,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b"?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over US 1 and Ramps "a" & "b"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.