US Bridges

Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI South of Exit 8 · Structure no. M066230

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128,068
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 128,068 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,267 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 278 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj TPK(I-95)
CrossesCedar Swamp Brook
Location1.3 MI South of Exit 8
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.24638, -74.52042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width278 ft (84.7 m)
Roadway width250 ft (76.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,068 (2024)
Projected traffic156,267 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook carry?

About 128,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 278 ft wide.

Who owns Nj TPK(I-95) over Cedar Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.