US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SE of Park Entr · Structure no. 3486001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesBathhouse Walkway
Location0.3 MI SE of Park Entr
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6595, -74.9333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic194 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Bathhouse Walkway?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.