FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST STATE STREET

Carrying EAST STATE STREET over AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR

.4 MILE EAST OF US 1, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST STATE STREET

The EAST STATE STREET bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries EAST STATE STREET over AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1930, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,247 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How EAST STATE STREET compares

▼ 33.8
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
EAST STATE STREET 10.0 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
8.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1911
Last Reconstructed
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
9,247 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1149164

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

EAST STATE STREET 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 EAST STATE STREET 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 EAST STATE STREET?

EAST STATE STREET in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST STATE STREET inspected?

EAST STATE STREET'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 9,247 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST STATE STREET 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 EAST STATE STREET?

EAST STATE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST STATE STREET?

EAST STATE STREET is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is EAST STATE STREET and does age affect safety?

EAST STATE STREET was built in 1911, making it 115 years old and last reconstructed in 1930.

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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