US Bridges

Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.07 MI No Rt 523 JCT · Structure no. 1012154

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 22,889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,929 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 31
CrossesAssiscong Creek
Location1.07 MI No Rt 523 JCT
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates40.53809, -74.85735
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,889 (2024)
Projected traffic27,929 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek carry?

About 22,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 31 over Assiscong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.