US Bridges

Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of US 1 · Structure no. 1149168

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,372
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,096 by 2044. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhitehead Road
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.8 MI South of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates40.23705, -74.72874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,372 (2024)
Projected traffic15,096 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 12,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehead Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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