Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal
FairPosted for loadSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.MI S.Of JCT I-287&CR623 · Structure no. 3000167
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Chapel Drive (zcc) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Chapel Drive (zcc) over D&r Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.