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Historic Bridges: Mercer County, New Jersey

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 12

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Calhoun Street Bridge
Calhoun Street Toll-Supported Bridge
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Calhoun Street and Trenton Avenue (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Delaware River in Trenton and Morrisville: Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,277 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1884 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This is the second longest surviving Phoenix column truss bridge, and it has been preserved for continued vehicular use.
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Hunter Road Bridge
Howell Living History Farm Bridge
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Hunter Road Over Moores Creek (Pleasant Valley Creek) in Rural: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Variety Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio
Although a rare example of its builder, this bridge has been abandoned and is severely deteriorated and at risk for collapse.
Iron Bridge Road Bridge
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Iron Bridge Road Over Crosswicks Creek in Rural: Burlington County, New Jersey and Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This early 20th century truss bridge was relocated here onto 1868 abutments in 1924.
Jackson Street Bridge
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Jackson Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Assupink Creek in Trenton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 125 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: New Jersey Steel and Iron Company of Trenton, New Jersey
This bridge is noted for being built by an important New Jersey company, and also for its skewed design.
John A. Roebling Sons Upper Wire Works Office Bridge
Test Suspension Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Abandoned) Over Ground in Trenton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey
Although it does not appear to be original materials, it is believed this bridge represents the original intent of John A. Roebling's Sons to display a tiny suspension bridge as an integral part of their wire works.
Lower Trenton Bridge
Trenton Makes The World Takes Bridge (Lower Trenton Toll-Supported Bridge)
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Bridge Street (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Delaware River in Trenton and Morrisville: Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,021 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge sits on an ancient 1806 stone substructure and is noted for its rare design consisting of three truss lines, and is also noted for its Trenton Makes sign.
Mine Road Bridge
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Mine Road Over Stony Brook in Rural: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is an excellent example of a Pratt truss by the notable King Bridge Company.
Montgomery Street Bridge
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Montgomery Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Assupink Creek in Trenton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 59 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 32.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: John. H. Silvers and James D. Field and Robert P. Gallagher
This stone arch bridge is one of the only known bridges in the country to feature cast iron railings.
Morrisville-Trenton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor) (Former Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Delaware River in Trenton and Morrisville: Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,420 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 18
Built 1902 By: Charles A Sims and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and William H. Brown
This is one of the great stone arch bridges built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, noted for its length and number of spans.
Province Line Road Bridge
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Province Line Road Over Stony Brook Branch in Near Princeton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 11.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut
As a three span pony, this is among the longer examples of pony trusses in the area.
South Clinton Avenue Bridge
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South Clinton Avenue Over Railroad (Amtrak, Northeast Corridor) and Assunpink Creek in Trenton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 226 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its rare skewed Whipple truss main span, but is also paired with a historic 1869 stone arch span as well.
Washington Crossing Bridge
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General Washington Memorial Boulevard Over Delaware River in Washington Crossing: Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 877 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1904 By: Unknown
This is a long, multi-span example of a threatened historic bridge type.

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