US Bridges

CR 526 over Bridegroom Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.55 Mile West of CR 535 · Structure no. 1107454

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 526 over Bridegroom Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 526 over Bridegroom Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 42 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 6,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,595 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 526
CrossesBridegroom Run
Location0.55 Mile West of CR 535
RouteCounty Highway 526
Coordinates40.26627, -74.6144
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,225 (2023)
Projected traffic7,595 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 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 CR 526 over Bridegroom Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 526 over Bridegroom 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 CR 526 over Bridegroom Run carry?

About 6,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 526 over Bridegroom Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns CR 526 over Bridegroom Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.