US Bridges

I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI North of Rt 1 · Structure no. 1138172

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546) 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 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 49,720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,664 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Northbound
CrossesFranklin Corner RD (546)
Location1.5 MI North of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28571, -74.72388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,720 (2023)
Projected traffic59,664 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546) built?

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

What condition is I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546) carry?

About 49,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Northbound over Franklin Corner RD (546)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.