US Bridges

Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.14 S. Quakerbridge Rd. · Structure no. 1100005

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 17,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,240 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPrinceton Pk CR583
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.14 S. Quakerbridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 583
Coordinates40.32685, -74.68041
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,410 (2023)
Projected traffic21,240 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook carry?

About 17,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton Pk CR583 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.