US Bridges

Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI North of Int. 8 · Structure no. M068750

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,482
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 99,482 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,752 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNsi & Sni Roadways
CrossesMillstone River
Location1.2 MI North of Int. 8
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.28046, -74.50433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,482 (2023)
Projected traffic195,752 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River carry?

About 99,482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Nsi & Sni Roadways over Millstone River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.