US Bridges

Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal

Poor

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI S.Of Rt 29 JCT · Structure no. 3001174

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,856
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,467 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location0.16 MI S.Of Rt 29 JCT
RouteState Highway 179
Coordinates40.36546, -74.94599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2023)
Projected traffic14,467 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal?

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