US Bridges

Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.13 Miles East of US 1 · Structure no. 1101151

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 16,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,486 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood AV(NJ33)
CrossesAMTRAK & Nj Transit
Location0.13 Miles East of US 1
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21724, -74.75508
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,238 (2022)
Projected traffic19,486 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit carry?

About 16,238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood AV(NJ33) over AMTRAK & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.