US Bridges

Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt)

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · 6.1MI S of US22&I287 JCT · Structure no. 1850166

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,429
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt) in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 6,429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,845 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesNew York Brnch (csxt)
Location6.1MI S of US22&I287 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50611, -74.62081
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,429 (2023)
Projected traffic7,845 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt) built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt) carry?

About 6,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over New York Brnch (csxt)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.