US Bridges

Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 950 Ft West of Nj 31 · Structure no. 1000061

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,243
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStanton Station RD
CrossesPrescott Brook
Location950 Ft West of Nj 31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5734, -74.86362
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook 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 Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Station RD over Prescott Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.