Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal
FairPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI East of US 1 · Structure no. 3000153
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,238
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,841 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 7,238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Bakers Basin Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.