US Bridges

Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 4000 South of Rt. 518 · Structure no. 1100081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook is a concrete slab carrying Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAunt Molly Road
CrossesBedens Brook
Location4000 South of Rt. 518
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38439, -74.74045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook 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 Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Aunt Molly Road over Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.