US Bridges

I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32

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Mercer County, New Jersey · .1 Ml S of JCT 29 · Structure no. 3300081

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,834 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
58,700
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 58,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,834 ft (559 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesDel Rvr NJ29 PA32
Location.1 Ml S of JCT 29
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.25864, -74.8475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,834 ft (559 m)
Longest span279 ft (85 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,700 (2021)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32 carry?

About 58,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32?

The structure is 1,834 ft (559 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (85 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Del Rvr NJ29 PA32?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.