US Bridges

Kings Highway over Musconetcong River

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of Nj 57 JCT · Structure no. 2101604

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Musconetcong River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kings Highway over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKings Highway
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.1 MI East of Nj 57 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8132, -74.84205
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2023)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Kings Highway over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway 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 Kings Highway over Musconetcong River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.