US Bridges

Centre Street over US Route 1

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2300FT E.Of Del River · Structure no. 3300026

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Centre Street over US Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Street over US Route 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre Street
CrossesUS Route 1
Location2300FT E.Of Del River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.21346, -74.76037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre Street over US Route 1 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Centre Street over US Route 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Centre Street over US Route 1 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centre Street over US Route 1?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Street over US Route 1?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).