Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 100 East of W State ST · Structure no. 3001158
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,949
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete slab carrying Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 6,949 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,809 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street 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 Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal carry?
About 6,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over D&r Feeder Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.