River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · At MP 13.74 of Nj Rt 29 · Structure no. 3001170
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns River Drive over D&r Feeder Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.