US Bridges

Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.35E. Sandbk. Hdqtrs Rd. · Structure no. 1000114

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib is a concrete frame carrying Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDunkard Church RD
CrossesThird Neshanic Riv Trib
Location0.35E. Sandbk. Hdqtrs Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44609, -74.90658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dunkard Church RD over Third Neshanic Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.