US Bridges

Black River Road over Lamington River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles North of CR 523 · Structure no. 100T36S

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black River Road over Lamington River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black River Road over Lamington River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 94 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBlack River Road
CrossesLamington River
Location1.7 Miles North of CR 523
Coordinates40.68521, -74.72172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Black River Road over Lamington River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Black River Road over Lamington 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 Black River Road over Lamington River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black River Road over Lamington River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Black River Road over Lamington River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.