US Bridges

Hughes Drive over Miry Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile South of CR 535 · Structure no. 1100024

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,485
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Drive over Miry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes Drive over Miry Run 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 6 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 6,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Drive
CrossesMiry Run
Location0.4 Mile South of CR 535
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.24387, -74.65954
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,485 (2023)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hughes Drive over Miry Run built?

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

What condition is Hughes Drive over Miry Run 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 Hughes Drive over Miry Run carry?

About 6,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Drive over Miry Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Drive over Miry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.