US Bridges

Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv.

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3MI S of Wellington Dr. · Structure no. 10XXF62

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,671 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHamden Rd.
CrossesS.Branch of Raritan Riv.
Location0.3MI S of Wellington Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61169, -74.90891
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2023)
Projected traffic2,671 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv. carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv.?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hamden Rd. over S.Branch of Raritan Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.