CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI West of CO Rt 519 · Structure no. 2100204
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,034
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Warren 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns CO RTE 642 High ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.