Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South of Sawmill R · Structure no. 1106704
- Built
- 1868
- 157 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,122
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 157 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek built?
It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek carry?
About 3,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.