US Bridges

Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx)

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of CR 601 · Structure no. 1850160

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx) is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx) in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCamp Meeting Ave.
CrossesTrenton Line (csx)
Location0.5 MI West of CR 601
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates40.42036, -74.71239
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx) built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Meeting Ave. over Trenton Line (csx)?

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