US Bridges

US 1 over Millstone River

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 5.2 MI North of I-295 · Structure no. 1103155

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Millstone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 1 over Millstone River in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,986 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMillstone River
Location5.2 MI North of I-295
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.33854, -74.62936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,321 (2023)
Projected traffic111,986 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 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 US 1 over Millstone River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Millstone River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Millstone River carry?

About 93,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Millstone River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Millstone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.