US Bridges

Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.3 Miles South of I-295 · Structure no. 1164211

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,660
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run is a concrete culvert carrying Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 11,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,225 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKlockner Road
CrossesBranch of Pond Run
Location2.3 Miles South of I-295
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21292, -74.65893
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,660 (2023)
Projected traffic14,225 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klockner Road over Branch of Pond 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run carry?

About 11,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Klockner Road over Branch of Pond Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.