US Bridges

County Route 612 over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI N of CR 668 · Structure no. 2100102

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 612 over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 612 over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,694 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,507 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 612
CrossesPequest River
Location0.33 MI N of CR 668
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94252, -74.83036
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,694 (2023)
Projected traffic4,507 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 612 over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 612 over Pequest 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 612 over Pequest River carry?

About 3,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 612 over Pequest River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 612 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.