US Bridges

Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1 MI N of US 1 & I295 JCT · Structure no. 1138171

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,906 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrinceton Pike
CrossesI-295 Ramps B and D
Location1 MI N of US 1 & I295 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28573, -74.71319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,255 (2023)
Projected traffic15,906 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D built?

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

What condition is Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D carry?

About 13,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton Pike over I-295 Ramps B and D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.