Ward Street over Rocky Brook
FairPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · 1020 Feet N of CR571 · Structure no. 1100035
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 995
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Street over Rocky Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ward Street over Rocky Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Street over Rocky Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Street over Rocky 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Street over Rocky Brook carry?
About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ward Street over Rocky Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Street over Rocky Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.