US Bridges

US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.4 Miles South of 1-295 · Structure no. 1126156

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,742
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 61,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,090 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 231 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1& US 1B SB
CrossesFive Mile Run
Location1.4 Miles South of 1-295
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.26835, -74.71477
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width231 ft (70.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,742 (2024)
Projected traffic74,090 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run carry?

About 61,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 231 ft wide.

Who owns US 1& US 1B SB over Five Mile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.