US Bridges

Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.2 Mi. East of CR 519 · Structure no. 1000076

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 115 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarbertn Pt Brz RD
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1.2 Mi. East of CR 519
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.48668, -75.00541
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2023)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Barbertn Pt Brz RD over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.