Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles S of Route 1 · Structure no. 1157801
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 33,105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,596 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 65 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK carry?
About 33,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Quaker Bridge Road over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.