US Bridges

Youngs Road over AMTRAK

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.1 Miles East of US 1 · Structure no. 1149170

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,242
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Youngs Road over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngs Road over AMTRAK in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.1 Miles East of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26743, -74.68689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,242 (2022)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Road over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Youngs Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 7,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Road over AMTRAK?

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