US Bridges

Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 600 Feet East of Nj 29 · Structure no. 1104152

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,995
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run is a concrete frame carrying Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,975 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLower Ferry Road
CrossesGolds Run
Location600 Feet East of Nj 29
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates40.24418, -74.82078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,995 (2023)
Projected traffic10,975 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run carry?

About 8,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Ferry Road over Golds Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.