US Bridges

Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK

PoorClosed to traffic

Mercer County, New Jersey · .06 Mile East of E State · Structure no. 1149163

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK
Location.06 Mile East of E State
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22064, -74.75112
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2022)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$6.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK 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 Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Avenue over AMTRAK?

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