US Bridges

Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.53 MI East of US 1 · Structure no. 1249160

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,446
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 110 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 6,446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,735 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainsbr Crnbry RD
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location1.53 MI East of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33341, -74.60219
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,446 (2022)
Projected traffic7,735 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 6,446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Plainsbr Crnbry RD over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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