US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616)
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI North of Del. Riv. · Structure no. 1126150
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,142
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616) in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 43,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,932 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616) built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616) carry?
About 43,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616)?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Whitehead Rd.(co Rt 616)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.