Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI N of CR 605 · Structure no. 1821151
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,604
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 13,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,181 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Route 27 over D&r 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal carry?
About 13,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 27 over D&r Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.