US Bridges

Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 100 West of Nj 29 JCT · Structure no. 3001167

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 8,382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,058 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWash. Crossing Rd.
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location100 West of Nj 29 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 546
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29658, -74.8669
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,382 (2024)
Projected traffic10,058 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Wash. Crossing Rd. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 8,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wash. Crossing Rd. over D&r Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.