Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River
PoorPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI E. of US 202-NJ 31 · Structure no. 10XXQ48
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River 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 Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River carry?
About 414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhls Road over Branch of Neshanic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.