US Bridges

County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of Route 513 · Structure no. 1000033

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,803
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 80 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 5 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Route 617
CrossesTrib South Br Raritan Ri
Location0.8 MI South of Route 513
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates40.61364, -74.92436
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2023)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri 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 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 617 over Trib South Br Raritan Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.