US Bridges

Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.12 West of CR 638 · Structure no. 1107212

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,774
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run is a concrete slab carrying Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 5,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,907 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesDuck Pond Run
Location0.12 West of CR 638
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29809, -74.64955
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,774 (2023)
Projected traffic6,907 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run 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 Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run carry?

About 5,774 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Duck Pond Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.