US Bridges

I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · At Delaware River · Structure no. 3300082

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,814 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,969
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 19,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,366 by 2041. The structure is 1,814 ft (552.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesDel R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB
LocationAt Delaware River
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.25867, -74.84736
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,814 ft (552.9 m)
Longest span279 ft (85 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,969 (2021)
Projected traffic24,366 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB 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 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB carry?

About 19,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB?

The structure is 1,814 ft (552.9 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (85 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.