River Road over Bushkill Brook
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 70 Ft No Penna Ave Ext · Structure no. 1000103
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,852
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Bushkill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Bushkill Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,919 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Bushkill Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Bushkill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Bushkill Brook carry?
About 4,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Bushkill Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Bushkill Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.