US Bridges

Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal

Poor

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 650 W of Nj 29 MP 22.37 · Structure no. 3001178

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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 4,821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,784 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location650 W of Nj 29 MP 22.37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40433, -74.97854
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,821 (2024)
Projected traffic5,784 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1926, making it 99 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 May 2024.

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

About 4,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over D&r Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.