US Bridges

Dayton Road over First Neshanic River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile W of S Main ST · Structure no. 100Q109

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton Road over First Neshanic River is a concrete culvert carrying Dayton Road over First Neshanic River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDayton Road
CrossesFirst Neshanic River
Location0.3 Mile W of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.49394, -74.86915
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2023)
Projected traffic934 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Dayton Road over First Neshanic River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton Road over First Neshanic 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dayton Road over First Neshanic River carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dayton Road over First Neshanic River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton Road over First Neshanic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.