US Bridges

Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile S of RT.31 Jct. · Structure no. 1101205

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,756
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 100 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 6 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 8,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,472 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun ST CR 653
CrossesAband Belvid Del Flem RR
Location0.3 Mile S of RT.31 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22535, -74.77201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,756 (2023)
Projected traffic10,472 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR carry?

About 8,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun ST CR 653 over Aband Belvid Del Flem RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.