Main Street over South Br Raritan River
PoorPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI West of Leigh ST · Structure no. 10XX0N1
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over South Br Raritan River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Main Street over South Br Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1870, so it is 155 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over South Br Raritan River built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over South Br Raritan River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over South Br Raritan River carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Main Street over South Br Raritan River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over South Br Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.