US Bridges

Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv.

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft.Se of Rt 513 · Structure no. 1000053

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,572
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3,572 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,358 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesSouth Br. Raritan Riv.
Location1000 Ft.Se of Rt 513
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66573, -74.89166
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,572 (2023)
Projected traffic4,358 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over South Br. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv. carry?

About 3,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv.?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over South Br. Raritan Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.