US Bridges

Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mile West of CR 611 · Structure no. 1100063

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,555
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,435 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWash-Penn RD
CrossesWoolseys Creek
Location0.7 Mile West of CR 611
RouteCounty Highway 546
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30758, -74.82632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,555 (2024)
Projected traffic10,435 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek built?

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

What condition is Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys 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 Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek carry?

About 8,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wash-Penn RD over Woolseys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.