US Bridges

Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt)

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.4MI NW of I295&NJ31 JCT · Structure no. 1150159

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,472
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt) in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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 7,472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,117 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWash Crsg RD CR546
CrossesTrenton Line (csxt)
Location1.4MI NW of I295&NJ31 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 546
Coordinates40.30787, -74.79848
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,472 (2023)
Projected traffic9,117 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt) carry?

About 7,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wash Crsg RD CR546 over Trenton Line (csxt)?

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