US Bridges

Klockner Road over Edges Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.33 Mile E of US 130 · Structure no. 1100030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klockner Road over Edges Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Klockner Road over Edges Brook 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 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,660 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKlockner Road
CrossesEdges Brook
Location0.33 Mile E of US 130
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.19721, -74.6491
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2023)
Projected traffic21,660 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Klockner Road over Edges Brook built?

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

What condition is Klockner Road over Edges 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 Klockner Road over Edges Brook carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Klockner Road over Edges Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Klockner Road over Edges Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.