US Bridges

Penwell Road over Beattys Brook

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Musconet R · Structure no. 1000095

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,983
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penwell Road over Beattys Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Penwell Road over Beattys Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 124 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPenwell Road
CrossesBeattys Brook
Location0.2 MI East of Musconet R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77889, -74.90047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2023)
Projected traffic2,420 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 Penwell Road over Beattys Brook built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Penwell Road over Beattys Brook 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 Penwell Road over Beattys Brook carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penwell Road over Beattys Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Penwell Road over Beattys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.