US Bridges

County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI W of Route Nj 57 · Structure no. 2101637

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,903
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Route 632
CrossesTrib of Musconetcong Riv
Location0.18 MI W of Route Nj 57
RouteCounty Highway 632
Coordinates40.7692, -74.92099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,903 (2023)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv carry?

About 2,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 632 over Trib of Musconetcong Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.