US Bridges

Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of CR 518 · Structure no. 1150163

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,303
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 107 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 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 5,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,342 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenwood Avenue
CrossesCSXT Trenton Line
Location0.2 MI North of CR 518
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3914, -74.76359
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,303 (2023)
Projected traffic6,342 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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 Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line carry?

About 5,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Avenue over CSXT Trenton Line?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.