US Bridges

Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.03 Miles South of US 1 · Structure no. 1149160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.03 Miles South of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.21317, -74.76026
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.