US Bridges

CR533 over Pond Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mile South of I-295 · Structure no. 1106427

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR533 over Pond Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR533 over Pond Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR533
CrossesPond Run
Location0.7 Mile South of I-295
RouteCounty Highway 533
Coordinates40.21547, -74.69028
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,345 (2023)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR533 over Pond Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR533 over Pond 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 CR533 over Pond Run carry?

About 14,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR533 over Pond Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns CR533 over Pond Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.