US Bridges

Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.1 Mi.W.Of RT.579 · Structure no. 1121115

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 5 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley-Ha
CrossesTrib of Moores Creek
Location1.1 Mi.W.Of RT.579
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34511, -74.87282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2023)
Projected traffic647 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley-Ha over Trib of Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.