US Bridges

Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1 MI South of CR 518 · Structure no. 1000046

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Road
CrossesTrib of Moores CR
Location1 MI South of CR 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.35064, -74.89959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR 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 Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Road over Trib of Moores CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.