Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 1.14 Mile East of Rt 29 · Structure no. 1100069
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 125 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers 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 Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek carry?
About 1,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fiddlers Creek RD over Fiddlers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.