US Bridges

Quakerbridge Road over US 1

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI S. of CR569 · Structure no. 1103157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,769
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quakerbridge Road over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quakerbridge Road over US 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 19,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,122 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuakerbridge Road
CrossesUS 1
Location0.36 MI S. of CR569
RouteCounty Highway 533
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29794, -74.67916
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,769 (2023)
Projected traffic24,122 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Quakerbridge Road over US 1 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quakerbridge Road over US 1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Quakerbridge Road over US 1 carry?

About 19,769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Quakerbridge Road over US 1?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Quakerbridge Road over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.