Prospect Street over Merrill Creek
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI South Nj Rt 57 · Structure no. 2100703
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Merrill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over Merrill Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Prospect Street over Merrill Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Merrill Creek 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 Prospect Street over Merrill Creek carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Merrill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Merrill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.