US Bridges

Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles West of Rt 512 · Structure no. 1000065

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Road
CrossesLamington River Trib
Location0.4 Miles West of Rt 512
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71638, -74.73414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2023)
Projected traffic930 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib 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 Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Road over Lamington River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.