US Bridges

Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 150 Ft.W.Of Rt 513 JCT · Structure no. 1000092

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Run Road
CrossesHickory Run
Location150 Ft.W.Of Rt 513 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71281, -74.85885
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2023)
Projected traffic515 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hickory Run Road over Hickory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Run Road over Hickory Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.