FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KLOCKNER ROAD

Carrying KLOCKNER ROAD over BRANCH OF POND RUN

2.3 miles South of I-295, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KLOCKNER ROAD

The KLOCKNER ROAD bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries KLOCKNER ROAD over BRANCH OF POND RUN. It was built in 1983, making it 43 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 11,655 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.

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

How KLOCKNER ROAD compares

▲ 5.2
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
KLOCKNER ROAD 49.0 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,655 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1164211

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KLOCKNER ROAD 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 KLOCKNER 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 KLOCKNER ROAD?

KLOCKNER ROAD in Mercer, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KLOCKNER ROAD inspected?

KLOCKNER 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 11,655 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KLOCKNER ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KLOCKNER ROAD?

KLOCKNER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KLOCKNER ROAD?

KLOCKNER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KLOCKNER ROAD and does age affect safety?

KLOCKNER ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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