Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal
GoodMercer County, New Jersey · 3/4 MI W of Rts 1&571 JCT · Structure no. 3000155
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,903
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 77 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,483 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 12,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Alexander Road over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.