US Bridges

Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 50 Ft S of CO Rt 627 · Structure no. 2102032

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCyphers Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location50 Ft S of CO Rt 627
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62075, -75.15559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2023)
Projected traffic722 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River 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 Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cyphers Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.