US Bridges

Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 500 S of Wickecheoke Crk · Structure no. 3001179

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrallsville Culvrt
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location500 S of Wickecheoke Crk
RouteState Lands Road 3001
Coordinates40.40825, -74.9851
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prallsville Culvrt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Prallsville Culvrt over D&r Feeder Canal?

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