US Bridges

Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI No Nj 173 JCT · Structure no. 1000097

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,249
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,845 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHalstead Street
CrossesSo Br of Raritan River
Location0.2 MI No Nj 173 JCT
RouteCity Street 513
Coordinates40.63797, -74.91092
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,249 (2023)
Projected traffic8,845 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River 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 Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River carry?

About 7,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Halstead Street over So Br of Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.