Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml
PoorHunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.02 MI South of CR513 · Structure no. 1050165
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,825
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml carry?
About 2,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sidney RD (cr 617) over Lehigh Valley Ml?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.