US Bridges

East State Street over US 1

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.1 Miles N. of Del.Riv. · Structure no. 1101155

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East State Street over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East State Street over US 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,458 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast State Street
CrossesUS 1
Location1.1 Miles N. of Del.Riv.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22074, -74.75822
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,215 (2023)
Projected traffic7,458 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East State Street over US 1 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is East State Street over US 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East State Street over US 1 carry?

About 6,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East State Street over US 1?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns East State Street over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.