Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal
FairPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · 1/2 MI West of Rt US 1 · Structure no. 3000154
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,642
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8,642 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,371 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Quaker RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal carry?
About 8,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Quaker RD over Delaware&raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.