Rymon Road over Musconetcong River
PoorClosed to trafficWarren County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile No of CR 645 JCT · Structure no. 2102225
- Built
- 1868
- 157 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rymon Road over Musconetcong River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Rymon Road over Musconetcong River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 157 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rymon Road over Musconetcong River built?
It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Rymon Road over Musconetcong River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Rymon Road over Musconetcong River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Rymon Road over Musconetcong River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Rymon Road over Musconetcong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.