US Bridges

Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · Frenchtown Nj · Structure no. 3300220

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
951 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 6 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 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesConnect PA32&NJ12
CrossesDelaware River
LocationFrenchtown Nj
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52617, -75.06509
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length951 ft (289.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusListed on 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 PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Connect PA32&NJ12 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River?

The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Connect PA32&NJ12 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.