US Bridges

Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx)

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles North of CR 654 · Structure no. 1150162

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx) in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dyke Road
CrossesTrenton Line (csx)
Location0.2 Miles North of CR 654
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38315, -74.78045
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2023)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx) carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke Road over Trenton Line (csx)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.