US Bridges

Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.18 MI North of I95 · Structure no. 1100062

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,195
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek is a concrete frame carrying Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJacobs Ck RD-CR579
CrossesEwing Creek
Location1.18 MI North of I95
RouteCounty Highway 579
Coordinates40.28997, -74.84072
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,195 (2024)
Projected traffic20,985 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing 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 Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 17,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Ck RD-CR579 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.