US Bridges

Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.70 MI South of CR 617 · Structure no. 1050164

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,335
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 12,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,801 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPittstown RD RT513
CrossesLehigh Valley Ml (ns)
Location0.70 MI South of CR 617
RouteCounty Highway 513
Coordinates40.61643, -74.93466
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,335 (2024)
Projected traffic14,801 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittstown RD RT513 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns) carry?

About 12,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pittstown RD RT513 over Lehigh Valley Ml (ns)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.