US Bridges

Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.2MI SW of NJ29-BRIDGEST · Structure no. 3300160

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
825 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConnect PA263&NJ29
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.2MI SW of NJ29-BRIDGEST
RouteState Highway 29
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40312, -74.97939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware 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 2024.

How much traffic does Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Connect PA263&NJ29 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.