Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml
PoorPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.51 MI South of I-78 · Structure no. 1050163
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,247
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 5,247 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,296 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml carry?
About 5,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mechlin Corner RD over Norf. So. Lehigh Val Ml?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.