Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI E of Rt 579 · Structure no. 1100061
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 98 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 5 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 8,562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek 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 Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 8,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Wash.Cross-Penn RD over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.