US Route 1 over D&r Canal
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 4.0 Miles No.Of Del.Riv. · Structure no. 1126151
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 436 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over D&r Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over D&r Canal 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 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 43,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,740 by 2043. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over D&r Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over D&r Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over D&r Canal carry?
About 43,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over D&r Canal?
The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over D&r Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.