FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELM RIDGE RD CR625

Carrying ELM RIDGE RD CR625 over HONEY BRANCH BROOK

0.83 mile W. of CR 569, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELM RIDGE RD CR625

The ELM RIDGE RD CR625 bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries ELM RIDGE RD CR625 over HONEY BRANCH BROOK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,570 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How ELM RIDGE RD CR625 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
ELM RIDGE RD CR625 38.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2013
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,570 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1102321

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELM RIDGE RD CR625 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 ELM RIDGE RD CR625 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 ELM RIDGE RD CR625?

ELM RIDGE RD CR625 in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELM RIDGE RD CR625 inspected?

ELM RIDGE RD CR625'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 3,570 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELM RIDGE RD CR625 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ELM RIDGE RD CR625?

ELM RIDGE RD CR625 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELM RIDGE RD CR625?

ELM RIDGE RD CR625 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ELM RIDGE RD CR625 and does age affect safety?

ELM RIDGE RD CR625 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.

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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