Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, New Jersey · 2.5 M W Cedar/Amwell RD · Structure no. 3000165
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal is a wood or timber other carrying Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,420 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amwell Rd(cr 514) 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal carry?
About 14,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Amwell Rd(cr 514) over Delaware & Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.