FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JACOBS CK RD-CR579

Carrying JACOBS CK RD-CR579 over EWING CREEK

1.18 MI NORTH OF I95, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JACOBS CK RD-CR579

The JACOBS CK RD-CR579 bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries JACOBS CK RD-CR579 over EWING CREEK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,190 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.1 metric tons.

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

How JACOBS CK RD-CR579 compares

▲ 12.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
JACOBS CK RD-CR579 56.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1100062

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JACOBS CK RD-CR579 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 JACOBS CK RD-CR579 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 JACOBS CK RD-CR579?

JACOBS CK RD-CR579 in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JACOBS CK RD-CR579 inspected?

JACOBS CK RD-CR579'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 17,190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JACOBS CK RD-CR579 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for JACOBS CK RD-CR579?

JACOBS CK RD-CR579 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JACOBS CK RD-CR579?

JACOBS CK RD-CR579 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JACOBS CK RD-CR579 and does age affect safety?

JACOBS CK RD-CR579 was built in 2013, making it 13 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.

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

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