US Bridges

Locust Lane over Harrys Brook

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft. West of Rt. 27 · Structure no. 1100084

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Lane over Harrys Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Lane over Harrys Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Lane
CrossesHarrys Brook
Location1000 Ft. West of Rt. 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.36035, -74.63626
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Lane over Harrys Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Lane over Harrys Brook 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 Locust Lane over Harrys Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Lane over Harrys Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Lane over Harrys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.