BRANDON ROAD WEST
Carrying BRANDON ROAD WEST over SHABAKUNK CREEK
0.64 Mi E. OF RT. 31, Mercer, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRANDON ROAD WEST
The BRANDON ROAD WEST bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries BRANDON ROAD WEST over SHABAKUNK CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 468 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. 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 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRANDON ROAD WEST compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.9 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 468 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1102415
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 BRANDON ROAD WEST 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 BRANDON ROAD WEST 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 BRANDON ROAD WEST?
BRANDON ROAD WEST in Mercer, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRANDON ROAD WEST inspected?
BRANDON ROAD WEST'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 468 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRANDON ROAD WEST 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 BRANDON ROAD WEST?
BRANDON ROAD WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRANDON ROAD WEST?
BRANDON ROAD WEST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRANDON ROAD WEST and does age affect safety?
BRANDON ROAD WEST was built in 1994, making it 32 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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