FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

QUKRBRDG RD CR533

Carrying QUKRBRDG RD CR533 over MIRY RUN

0.66 mile North of CR 535, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: QUKRBRDG RD CR533

The QUKRBRDG RD CR533 bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries QUKRBRDG RD CR533 over MIRY RUN. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,985 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How QUKRBRDG RD CR533 compares

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
QUKRBRDG RD CR533 21.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Last Reconstructed
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,985 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1100023

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

QUKRBRDG RD CR533 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare QUKRBRDG RD CR533 against other structures in Mercer 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 QUKRBRDG RD CR533?

QUKRBRDG RD CR533 in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is QUKRBRDG RD CR533 inspected?

QUKRBRDG RD CR533'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 20,985 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUKRBRDG RD CR533 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for QUKRBRDG RD CR533?

QUKRBRDG RD CR533 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining QUKRBRDG RD CR533?

QUKRBRDG RD CR533 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is QUKRBRDG RD CR533 and does age affect safety?

QUKRBRDG RD CR533 was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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