South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.05 Miles N of Nj 33 · Structure no. 1149162
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,956
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel truss - thru carrying South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 135 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 7,956 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is South Clinton Ave 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 South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?
About 7,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Clinton Ave over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.