US Bridges

Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.69M S of CR 625 · Structure no. 1100064

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,072
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,072 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,458 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPenn-Ctrville RD
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.69M S of CR 625
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates40.33149, -74.77752
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,072 (2023)
Projected traffic8,458 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook carry?

About 7,072 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Penn-Ctrville RD over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.