US Bridges

Wilson Road over Moores Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.9 Miles South of CR 518 · Structure no. 100W034

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Moores Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wilson Road over Moores Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.9 Miles South of CR 518
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.35109, -74.8715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Wilson Road over Moores Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Moores Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Moores Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.