US Bridges

Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI South of Nj 57 · Structure no. 100L25W

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River is a steel truss - thru carrying Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPoint Mountain RD
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.4 MI South of Nj 57
Coordinates40.76718, -74.91167
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2023)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Mountain 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 Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Point Mountain RD over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.