Monmouth Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · At JCT With East State ST · Structure no. 1149165
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,114
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Monmouth Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Monmouth 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?
About 2,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Monmouth Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Monmouth Street over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.