US Bridges

Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI N of CR571 · Structure no. 1107626

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,258
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbit Hill Road
CrossesBear Brook
Location0.19 MI N of CR571
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.2979, -74.59452
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,258 (2023)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook 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 Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook carry?

About 2,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit Hill Road over Bear Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.