US Bridges

Payne Road over Prescott Brook

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mile East of Nj 31 · Structure no. 100C032

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Road over Prescott Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Payne Road over Prescott Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,554 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne Road
CrossesPrescott Brook
Location0.7 Mile East of Nj 31
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59543, -74.8588
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2023)
Projected traffic1,554 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Payne Road over Prescott Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne Road over Prescott Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Payne Road over Prescott Brook carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Payne Road over Prescott Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Payne Road over Prescott Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.