US Bridges

Valley Road over Musconetcong River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI West of Nj 31 · Structure no. 10XXB26

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Musconetcong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Musconetcong River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location1.4 MI West of Nj 31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70424, -74.98732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2023)
Projected traffic823 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Musconetcong River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Musconetcong River carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.