YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD
Carrying YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD over US 130
1.59 Mi W of NJ Turnpike, Mercer, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD in Mercer, New Jersey sits above 87% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (64 t), while its 1951 build year is earlier than 78% of Mercer's recorded-year cohort (412 bridges).
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD in Mercer, New Jersey is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1951, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NJ:1122156
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD
The YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD bridge in Mercer, New Jersey carries YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD over US 130. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,226 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. 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.
How YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1951, earlier than 322 of Mercer's 412 bridges with a recorded construction year (78%), against a county median build year of 1981. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
64 Top 13% higher than 87% of 6,826 bridges
rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Mercer inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 414 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,226 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1122156
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD 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 YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD 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 YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD?
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD in Mercer, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD inspected?
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD'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 12,226 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD 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 YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD?
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD?
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD and does age affect safety?
YRDVLLE-ALLNTWN RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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