US Bridges

Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3

GoodPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of Bridge Street · Structure no. 3001173

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal Lock 3
Location0.5 MI S of Bridge Street
RouteState Lands Road 3001
Coordinates40.35859, -74.94351
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over D&r Feeder Canal Lock 3?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.