US Bridges

Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.2 Mile North of CR 643 · Structure no. 1000B5W

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River is a steel truss - thru carrying Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesValley Station RD
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location1.2 Mile North of CR 643
Coordinates40.68294, -75.0386
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2023)
Projected traffic905 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 Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River 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 Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Station RD over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.