MECHLIN CRNR
Carrying MECHLIN CRNR over I-78 AND US 22
4 MI WEST OF RT 31, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MECHLIN CRNR
The MECHLIN CRNR bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries MECHLIN CRNR over I-78 AND US 22. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 98,498 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MECHLIN CRNR compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 98,498 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1015162
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MECHLIN CRNR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MECHLIN CRNR against other structures in Hunterdon and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MECHLIN CRNR?
MECHLIN CRNR in Hunterdon, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MECHLIN CRNR inspected?
MECHLIN CRNR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 98,498 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MECHLIN CRNR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MECHLIN CRNR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MECHLIN CRNR.
Who is responsible for maintaining MECHLIN CRNR?
Ownership is not specified for MECHLIN CRNR in the NBI.
How old is MECHLIN CRNR and does age affect safety?
MECHLIN CRNR was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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