US Bridges

Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.95 MI N. of CO Rt 523 · Structure no. 1012155

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 27,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,481 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj Rt 31
CrossesLehigh Valley Main Line
Location1.95 MI N. of CO Rt 523
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates40.54984, -74.85384
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,439 (2024)
Projected traffic33,481 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line carry?

About 27,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rt 31 over Lehigh Valley Main Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.