US Bridges

County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.34 Miles East of US 46 · Structure no. 2101323

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv is a concrete slab carrying County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 609
CrossesTributar to Delaware Riv
Location0.34 Miles East of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88136, -75.05044
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2023)
Projected traffic852 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv 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 County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 609 over Tributar to Delaware Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.