US Bridges

Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI East of Nj 29 · Structure no. 3001164

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilburtha Road
CrossesD&r Canal Feeder
Location0.34 MI East of Nj 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.25182, -74.83254
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburtha Road over D&r Canal Feeder?

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