US Bridges

I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At US 1 Intersection · Structure no. 1138169

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin 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 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 49,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,640 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 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 SB
CrossesD&r Canal & Shipetaukin
LocationAt US 1 Intersection
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28432, -74.69775
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,700 (2023)
Projected traffic59,640 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin 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 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin carry?

About 49,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over D&r Canal & Shipetaukin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.