US Bridges

US 1 over Mulberry Street

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 4.0 Miles South of I-295 · Structure no. 1101161

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Mulberry Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Mulberry Street in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 54,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,866 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMulberry Street
Location4.0 Miles South of I-295
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.23842, -74.74172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,055 (2024)
Projected traffic64,866 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Mulberry Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 1 over Mulberry Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Mulberry Street carry?

About 54,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Mulberry Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Mulberry Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.