US Bridges

Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · East of Nj 31@ MP37.14 · Structure no. 1013155

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,342 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanatorium RD
CrossesSpruce Run
LocationEast of Nj 31@ MP37.14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69319, -74.93963
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (2024)
Projected traffic4,342 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run 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 Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sanatorium RD over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.