US Bridges

Meadow Road over US Route 1

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.7MI North of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1103159

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over US Route 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Road over US Route 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,022 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesUS Route 1
Location2.7MI North of I-295 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31201, -74.66205
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,228 (2023)
Projected traffic21,022 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meadow Road over US Route 1 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over US Route 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over US Route 1 carry?

About 17,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over US Route 1?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.