US Bridges

Poe Road over Harrys Brook

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft. West of Rt 27 · Structure no. 1100083

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,549
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Road over Harrys Brook is a concrete slab carrying Poe Road over Harrys Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoe Road
CrossesHarrys Brook
Location1000 Ft. West of Rt 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.36597, -74.63053
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2023)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poe Road over Harrys Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Road over Harrys 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 Poe Road over Harrys Brook carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poe Road over Harrys Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Road over Harrys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.