US Bridges

Federal City Road over Rt I-295

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 3.29 MI North of Rt US 1 · Structure no. 1138175

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal City Road over Rt I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal City Road over Rt I-295 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 6,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal City Road
CrossesRt I-295
Location3.29 MI North of Rt US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28738, -74.75987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,625 (2023)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal City Road over Rt I-295 built?

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

What condition is Federal City Road over Rt I-295 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 Federal City Road over Rt I-295 carry?

About 6,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Federal City Road over Rt I-295?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Federal City Road over Rt I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.