US Bridges

Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.3MI NW of I295 & Nj JCT · Structure no. 1140152

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
537 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,573 by 2042. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 129 SB
CrossesUS1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK
Location2.3MI NW of I295 & Nj JCT
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates40.21544, -74.75724
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,811 (2022)
Projected traffic16,573 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK carry?

About 13,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 129 SB over US1;RMP Frm US1NB&AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.