US Bridges

River RD over D&r Canal Feeder

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft South US 202 · Structure no. 3001176

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

River RD over D&r Canal Feeder is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over D&r Canal Feeder in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesD&r Canal Feeder
Location1000 Ft South US 202
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.37965, -74.95196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over D&r Canal Feeder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over D&r Canal Feeder?

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