US Bridges

County Route 571 over Schenck Brook

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Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile of CR 539 · Structure no. 1108641

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 571 over Schenck Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 571 over Schenck Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 571
CrossesSchenck Brook
Location0.5 Mile of CR 539
RouteCounty Highway 571
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26012, -74.51873
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2023)
Projected traffic3,880 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 County Route 571 over Schenck Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 571 over Schenck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 571 over Schenck Brook carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 571 over Schenck Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 571 over Schenck Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.