FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Millstone Road

Carrying Millstone Road over Millstone River

0.5 MI N.OF COUNTY RT 615, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Millstone Road

The Millstone Road bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries Millstone Road over Millstone River. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,430 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

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

How Millstone Road compares

▲ 9.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
Millstone Road 53.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,430 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1107604

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Millstone Road 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 Millstone Road 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 Millstone Road?

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

How often is Millstone Road inspected?

Millstone Road'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 8,430 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Millstone Road 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 Millstone Road?

Millstone Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Millstone Road?

Millstone Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Millstone Road and does age affect safety?

Millstone Road was built in 1967, making it 59 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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