Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI N of CO RT527 JCT · Structure no. 3000169
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,262
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 22,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,714 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 22,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Landing Lane (609) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.