Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of US 1 · Structure no. 3000152
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,506
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,058 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Carnegie Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 2,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Carnegie Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.