US Bridges

Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook

FairPosted for load

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI East of I-80 · Structure no. 2101351

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStony Brook Road
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.9 MI East of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94824, -75.09807
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Brook Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.