Van Lieus Road over Back Brook
PoorClosed to trafficHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.8 Mile North of CR 602 · Structure no. 10XX243
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 459
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Lieus Road over Back Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Van Lieus Road over Back Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Lieus Road over Back Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Van Lieus Road over Back Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Van Lieus Road over Back Brook carry?
About 459 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Van Lieus Road over Back Brook?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Van Lieus Road over Back Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.