US Bridges

Nj 29 over Moores Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 175 N of Pleasant Valley · Structure no. 1110158

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1917
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 29 over Moores Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1917, so it is 113 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 11,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,473 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNj 29
CrossesMoores Creek
Location175 N of Pleasant Valley
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.32418, -74.91701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,227 (2024)
Projected traffic13,473 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 29 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1917.

What condition is Nj 29 over Moores Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 29 over Moores Creek carry?

About 11,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Nj 29 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.