Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River
GoodWarren County, New Jersey · MP 17.97 on Rt. 57 · Structure no. 2101605
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Old Turnpike Road 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 Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Turnpike Road over Musconetcong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.