US Bridges

N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI N of AMTRAK · Structure no. 1100056

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,115
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 88 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Olden Ave-Cr 622
CrossesAssunpink Creek
Location0.14 MI N of AMTRAK
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates40.22983, -74.74272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,115 (2023)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$790,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek carry?

About 14,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N Olden Ave-Cr 622 over Assunpink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.