US Bridges

Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River

FairPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI SE of CR 513 · Structure no. 10XX140

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,384
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 127 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHoffmans Crssng RD
CrossesSo. Branch Raritan River
Location0.10 MI SE of CR 513
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70702, -74.861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2023)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffmans Crssng RD over So. Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.