US Bridges

CR 523 over Third Neshanic River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI SW of CR 579 · Structure no. 1000017

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,887
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 523 over Third Neshanic River is a concrete frame carrying CR 523 over Third Neshanic River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,624 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 523
CrossesThird Neshanic River
Location0.75 MI SW of CR 579
RouteCounty Highway 523
Coordinates40.46928, -74.91781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,887 (2023)
Projected traffic9,624 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 523 over Third Neshanic River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 523 over Third Neshanic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 523 over Third Neshanic River carry?

About 7,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 523 over Third Neshanic River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 523 over Third Neshanic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.