US Bridges

Orchard ST over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 50FT S. of CR 620 JCT · Structure no. 2100306

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard ST over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orchard ST over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard ST
CrossesPequest River
Location50FT S. of CR 620 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83383, -75.06042
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2023)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard ST over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard ST over Pequest River carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard ST over Pequest River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard ST over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.