US Bridges

Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.52MI S. of NJ31 · Structure no. 3001156

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,760
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete slab carrying Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 8,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun ST (CR653)
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location0.52MI S. of NJ31
RouteCity Street 653
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22294, -74.77433
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2023)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 8,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun ST (CR653) over D&r Feeder Canal?

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