Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek
GoodMercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S.Of Maddock RD · Structure no. 1100060
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,195
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17,195 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,985 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 17,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Tvrn RD-CR579 over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.