US Bridges

Main Street over Blair Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI East of Route 94 · Structure no. 2100404

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Blair Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Blair Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBlair Creek
Location0.22 MI East of Route 94
RouteCounty Highway 660
Coordinates40.98316, -74.96006
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2023)
Projected traffic1,879 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Main Street over Blair Creek 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 Main Street over Blair Creek carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Blair Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.