US Bridges

Pond Road over Miry Run

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of CR 526 · Structure no. 1109414

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over Miry Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Pond Road over Miry Run 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 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPond Road
CrossesMiry Run
Location0.5 MI West of CR 526
Coordinates40.23454, -74.62652
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2023)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Pond Road over Miry Run built?

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

What condition is Pond Road over Miry 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 Pond Road over Miry Run carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over Miry Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over Miry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.