US Bridges

Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 3 MI West of Rt 31 · Structure no. 1015156

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,113 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 173(RUPELLS Rd)
CrossesI-78 & US 22
Location3 MI West of Rt 31
RouteState Highway 173
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63407, -74.94862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,094 (2024)
Projected traffic6,113 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22 carry?

About 5,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 173(RUPELLS Rd) over I-78 & US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.