Ward Street over Peddie Lake
FairClosed to trafficMercer County, New Jersey · Next to Peddie School · Structure no. 1100034
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,115
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Street over Peddie Lake is a steel truss - thru carrying Ward Street over Peddie Lake in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 129 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Street over Peddie Lake built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ward Street over Peddie Lake 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Street over Peddie Lake carry?
About 3,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ward Street over Peddie Lake?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Street over Peddie Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.