US Bridges

County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.58 MI N of CR 512 · Structure no. 1000006

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,378
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,342 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Route 513
CrossesSouth Branch Raritan Riv
Location1.58 MI N of CR 512
RouteCounty Highway 513
Coordinates40.74491, -74.83102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,378 (2023)
Projected traffic5,342 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv carry?

About 4,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 513 over South Branch Raritan Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.