US Bridges

County Route 519 over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI S.Of US 46 · Structure no. 2102303

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
152 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,497
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 519 over Pequest River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 519 over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 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 6,497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,927 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 519
CrossesPequest River
Location0.19 MI S.Of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83411, -75.02697
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,497 (2023)
Projected traffic7,927 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Route 519 over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Route 519 over Pequest 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 County Route 519 over Pequest River carry?

About 6,497 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 519 over Pequest River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 519 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.