US 130 over Back Brook
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI South of I-195 · Structure no. 1122153
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,596
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 130 over Back Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 130 over Back Brook in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 97 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 35,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,715 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 130 over Back Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 130 over Back Brook 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 US 130 over Back Brook carry?
About 35,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 130 over Back Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US 130 over Back Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.