Main St. (rt 527) over Delaware & Raritan Canal

Poor Condition106 years old14,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Location1.56 Mi North Of I-287
CarriesMain St. (rt 527)
CrossesDelaware & Raritan Canal
Coordinates40.55852, -74.52801

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area289.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerOther State Agencies
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number3000168

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