US Bridges

Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.7 Miles South of Nj 57 · Structure no. 2102257

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoolston Way
CrossesTri to Musconetcong Rvr
Location0.7 Miles South of Nj 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75537, -74.94879
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr 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 Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Woolston Way over Tri to Musconetcong Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.