QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD over AMTRAK
1.3 MILES S OF ROUTE 1, Mercer, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD
The QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD over AMTRAK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,105 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 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 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.9 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,105 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1157801
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
QUAKER BRIDGE 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 QUAKER BRIDGE 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 QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD?
QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
QUAKER BRIDGE 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 33,105 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUAKER BRIDGE 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 QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD?
QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD?
QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
QUAKER BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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