US Bridges

Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt)

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of E Camplain RD · Structure no. 1850167

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt) is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt) in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 107 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesTrenton Line (csxt)
Location0.1 MI S of E Camplain RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.54059, -74.58337
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt) built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt) carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Trenton Line (csxt)?

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