US Bridges

Kuser Road over Pond Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI S of CR 606 · Structure no. 1100026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,045
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuser Road over Pond Run is a concrete culvert carrying Kuser Road over Pond Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,855 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKuser Road
CrossesPond Run
Location0.14 MI S of CR 606
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates40.2215, -74.71817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,045 (2023)
Projected traffic10,855 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kuser Road over Pond Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuser Road over Pond Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Kuser Road over Pond Run carry?

About 9,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kuser Road over Pond Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Kuser Road over Pond Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.