FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJ 175 (W U Ferry)

Carrying NJ 175 (W U Ferry) over D&R Feeder Canal

0.43 Mile S. of I-295, Mercer, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NJ 175 (W U Ferry)

The NJ 175 (W U Ferry) bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries NJ 175 (W U Ferry) over D&R Feeder Canal. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,607 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 NJ 175 (W U Ferry) compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of New Jersey bridges
413
Bridges in Mercer · 35 in Poor condition
NJ 175 (W U Ferry) 32.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
21.6
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
2,607 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3001165

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ 175 (W U Ferry) 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 NJ 175 (W U Ferry) 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 NJ 175 (W U Ferry)?

NJ 175 (W U Ferry) in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NJ 175 (W U Ferry) inspected?

NJ 175 (W U Ferry)'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 2,607 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ 175 (W U Ferry) 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 NJ 175 (W U Ferry)?

NJ 175 (W U Ferry) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJ 175 (W U Ferry)?

NJ 175 (W U Ferry) is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is NJ 175 (W U Ferry) and does age affect safety?

NJ 175 (W U Ferry) was built in 1920, making it 106 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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