US Bridges

Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of I-195 JCT · Structure no. 1106713

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,418
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,418 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,852 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton-Yardville
CrossesBack Edge Brook
Location0.5 MI S of I-195 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19208, -74.66541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,418 (2023)
Projected traffic14,852 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook carry?

About 12,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton-Yardville over Back Edge Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.