US Bridges

Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.83 Mile W. of CR 569 · Structure no. 1102321

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElm Ridge RD CR625
CrossesHoney Branch Brook
Location0.83 Mile W. of CR 569
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates40.34083, -74.74357
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2023)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Ridge RD CR625 over Honey Branch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.