US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.46 MI S. of US 206 JCT · Structure no. 1138173

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,463
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road 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 100,463 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,584 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 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 Southbound
CrossesFranklin Corner Road
Location0.46 MI S. of US 206 JCT
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28528, -74.72382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,463 (2024)
Projected traffic122,584 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road built?

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

What condition is I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road carry?

About 100,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Southbound over Franklin Corner Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.