US Bridges

Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.6MI NW of Wash Cross Br · Structure no. 3001168

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant Street
CrossesD&r Canal Feeder
Location0.6MI NW of Wash Cross Br
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30325, -74.8725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2023)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Street over D&r Canal Feeder?

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