US Bridges

Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles South of CR 583 · Structure no. 1100014

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 14,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,245 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesProvince Line Road
CrossesBranch of Stony Brook
Location0.4 Miles South of CR 583
RouteCounty Highway 569
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30335, -74.68927
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,135 (2023)
Projected traffic17,245 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Province Line Road over Branch of 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 Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook carry?

About 14,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Province Line Road over Branch of Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.