South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.55 Miles South of US 1 · Structure no. 1149167
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 22,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,552 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 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 South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Olden Avenue 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 Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?
About 22,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South Olden Avenue over AMTRAK NE Corridor?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.