US Bridges

CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · .04 MI South of Nj Rt 173 · Structure no. 2100718

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,873
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 133 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,505 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 579 (church St)
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location.04 MI South of Nj Rt 173
RouteCounty Highway 579
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6553, -75.08871
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,873 (2023)
Projected traffic3,505 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River carry?

About 2,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 579 (church St) over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.