Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI W of East State ST · Structure no. 1100055
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 687 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,815
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 5,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,933 by 2043. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk carry?
About 5,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk?
The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln AVE(CR626) over AMTRAK & Assunpink Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.