Route 31 over Peters Brook
GoodHunterdon County, New Jersey · 7.25MI N.Of Penngtn Crcle · Structure no. 1010151
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,020
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 31 over Peters Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 31 over Peters Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 98 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 17,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,426 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 31 over Peters Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 31 over Peters 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 31 over Peters Brook carry?
About 17,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 31 over Peters Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 31 over Peters Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.