US Bridges

Nj 27 over Harrys Brook

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI S. of Millstone Ri · Structure no. 1105150

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 27 over Harrys Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 27 over Harrys Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,759 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 27
CrossesHarrys Brook
Location0.7 MI S. of Millstone Ri
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.36568, -74.6273
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,725 (2023)
Projected traffic16,759 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 27 over Harrys Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 27 over Harrys Brook 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 Nj 27 over Harrys Brook carry?

About 13,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 27 over Harrys Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 27 over Harrys Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.