US Bridges

Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.3 Mi. South of Int. 7A · Structure no. M05923R

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,983
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2044. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMerrick Road
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location1.3 Mi. South of Int. 7A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18156, -74.62192
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,983 (2024)
Projected traffic3,638 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 2,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Merrick Road over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.