US Bridges

New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 120 Ft West of CO Rt 645 · Structure no. 2102224

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River is a steel truss - thru carrying New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Hampton Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location120 Ft West of CO Rt 645
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72317, -74.9601
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic473 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 New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hampton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns New Hampton Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.