Yard Road over Baldwins Creek
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI West of Rt 31 JCT · Structure no. 1100078
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 478
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yard Road over Baldwins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yard Road over Baldwins Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Yard Road over Baldwins Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yard Road over Baldwins Creek 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 Yard Road over Baldwins Creek carry?
About 478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yard Road over Baldwins Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Yard Road over Baldwins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.