US Bridges

W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt)

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.6MI of NW I295&NJ31 JCT · Structure no. 1150160

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,163
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt) in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 111 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 6 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 6,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Delaware Avenue
CrossesTrenton Line (csxt)
Location2.6MI of NW I295&NJ31 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.3275, -74.79635
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,163 (2023)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt) carry?

About 6,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W. Delaware Avenue over Trenton Line (csxt)?

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