US Bridges

Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 40 Ft. East County Rt 513 · Structure no. 1000055

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArch Street
CrossesSo. Branch Raritan River
Location40 Ft. East County Rt 513
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66355, -74.89732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2023)
Projected traffic4,871 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 Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Street over So. Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.