US Bridges

Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI West of Nj 31 · Structure no. 10XXF72

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKiceniuk Road
CrossesSo. Branch Raritan River
Location1.4 MI West of Nj 31
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57946, -74.88842
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2023)
Projected traffic407 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Kiceniuk Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Kiceniuk Road over So. Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.