U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 1.1 Miles No- of Rt 206 · Structure no. 1102150
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,136
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 97 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 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 22,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,892 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 90 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run carry?
About 22,136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 1B over Five Mile Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.