Valley Road over Moores Creek
GoodMercer County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI East of Rt 29 JCT · Structure no. 1100067
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Moores Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Moores Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Moores Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Valley Road over Moores 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Moores Creek carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Moores Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Moores Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.