US Bridges

Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile East of US 206 · Structure no. 3001150

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,652
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder is a concrete slab carrying Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 3,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,382 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontgomery Street
CrossesD&r Canal Feeder
Location0.1 Mile East of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.22472, -74.76279
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,652 (2024)
Projected traffic4,382 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 3,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Street over D&r Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.