US Bridges

CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Warren CO 627 · Structure no. 2102040

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,432
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,967 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 627
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.2 MI S of Warren CO 627
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59225, -75.18622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,432 (2023)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 627 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 CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River carry?

About 2,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 627 over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.