FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PENN-CTRVILLE RD

Carrying PENN-CTRVILLE RD over STONY BROOK

0.69M S of CR 625, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PENN-CTRVILLE RD

The PENN-CTRVILLE RD bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries PENN-CTRVILLE RD over STONY BROOK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,072 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 3/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How PENN-CTRVILLE RD compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
PENN-CTRVILLE RD 45.4 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,072 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1100064

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

PENN-CTRVILLE RD 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 PENN-CTRVILLE RD 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 PENN-CTRVILLE RD?

PENN-CTRVILLE RD in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PENN-CTRVILLE RD inspected?

PENN-CTRVILLE RD'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 7,072 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENN-CTRVILLE RD 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 PENN-CTRVILLE RD?

PENN-CTRVILLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PENN-CTRVILLE RD?

PENN-CTRVILLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PENN-CTRVILLE RD and does age affect safety?

PENN-CTRVILLE RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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