US Bridges

Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · .25 Mi.Ne Maple Lane Jct. · Structure no. 1000094

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimmer Road
CrossesTeetertown Brook
Location.25 Mi.Ne Maple Lane Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7436, -74.83902
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2023)
Projected traffic403 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Trimmer Road over Teetertown 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmer Road over Teetertown Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.