US Bridges

Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1000 Feet East of Nj 29 · Structure no. 3001162

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,995
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,975 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Ferry (CR643
CrossesD&r Canal Feeder
Location1000 Feet East of Nj 29
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.24477, -74.81907
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,995 (2022)
Projected traffic10,975 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Ferry (CR643 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 8,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Ferry (CR643 over D&r Canal Feeder?

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