US Bridges

CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of Co. 569 · Structure no. 1100042

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,642
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook is a concrete slab carrying CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,642 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 518 (e. Broad)
CrossesBedens Brook
Location0.5 MI East of Co. 569
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39252, -74.7494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,642 (2023)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook carry?

About 10,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 518 (e. Broad) over Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.