US Bridges

East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · .4 Mile East of US 1 · Structure no. 1149164

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,247
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 114 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.

It carries about 9,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,096 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast State Street
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location.4 Mile East of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates40.22174, -74.74986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,247 (2022)
Projected traffic11,096 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is East State 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 East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 9,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East State Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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