Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI Ene of 1 & 206 JCT · Structure no. 3000151
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 71 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 13,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Whitehd Rd(co 616) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.