US Bridges

Perry Street over US 1

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.4 Miles No of Del.Riv. · Structure no. 1101156

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Street over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Street over US 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 14,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,812 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Street
CrossesUS 1
Location1.4 Miles No of Del.Riv.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22409, -74.7592
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2023)
Projected traffic16,812 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Street over US 1 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry 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 Perry Street over US 1 carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Perry Street over US 1?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Street over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.