Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)
FairPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI South of Nj 173 · Structure no. 1050161
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,842
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) is a steel truss - thru carrying Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) carry?
About 2,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Church ST (rt 579) over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.