US Bridges

Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.43 Mile S. of I-295 · Structure no. 3001165

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,660
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,191 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 175 (w U Ferry)
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location0.43 Mile S. of I-295
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates40.25685, -74.83791
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2024)
Projected traffic3,191 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 175 (w U Ferry) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 175 (w U Ferry) over D&r Feeder Canal?

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