Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 200 Ft S of New Rt 27 · Structure no. 3000158
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 27 over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.