US Bridges

Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI North of I-95 JCT · Structure no. 1109151

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,586 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 29
CrossesNj 175& D&r Canal Feeder
Location0.27 MI North of I-95 JCT
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.26326, -74.84663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,593 (2022)
Projected traffic16,586 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 13,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 29 over Nj 175& D&r Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.