Mercer Street over Peters Brook
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · At Green ST Intersection · Structure no. 18F0808
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,586
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Street over Peters Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Street over Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mercer Street over Peters Brook built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Street over Peters Brook 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mercer Street over Peters Brook carry?
About 2,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Street over Peters Brook?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Street over Peters Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.