Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI South of Nj 31 · Structure no. 1151162
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,876
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 6,876 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,251 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail carry?
About 6,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Del-Raritan ST Prk Trail?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.