Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal
FairPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Lambertville · Structure no. 3001172
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal 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 Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Ashtons Farm Brdg over D&r Feeder Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.