Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.38 MI West of Lilac DR · Structure no. 10XXF76
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 124 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Old Clinton Road over S 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Clinton Road over S Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.