COUNTY ROUTE 571
Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 571 over SCHENCK BROOK
0.5 mile of CR 539, Mercer, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 571
The COUNTY ROUTE 571 bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries COUNTY ROUTE 571 over SCHENCK BROOK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,180 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 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROUTE 571 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,180 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1108641
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 COUNTY ROUTE 571 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 COUNTY ROUTE 571 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 COUNTY ROUTE 571?
COUNTY ROUTE 571 in Mercer, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROUTE 571 inspected?
COUNTY ROUTE 571'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 3,180 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 571 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 COUNTY ROUTE 571?
COUNTY ROUTE 571 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 571?
COUNTY ROUTE 571 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROUTE 571 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROUTE 571 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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