US Bridges

US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · At Rt 1 & Rt 29 NB JCT · Structure no. 3300021

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Rt 1
CrossesNj 29 NB
LocationAt Rt 1 & Rt 29 NB JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.20997, -74.76611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2022)
Projected traffic64,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 1 over Nj 29 NB?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).