US Bridges

Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 50 Ft W. of Cold Spr. Rd. · Structure no. 1000066

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib. is a masonry arch - deck carrying Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPalatine Road
CrossesLamington River Trib.
Location50 Ft W. of Cold Spr. Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69969, -74.74651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$780,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib. carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Palatine Road over Lamington River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.