US Bridges

Sharon Road over Miry Run

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.62 Mi.E.Of U.S. RT.130 · Structure no. 1194111

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,744
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Miry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sharon Road over Miry Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesMiry Run
Location0.62 Mi.E.Of U.S. RT.130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21565, -74.60731
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2023)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sharon Road over Miry Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Road over Miry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Miry Run carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Road over Miry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over Miry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.