US Bridges

Buttzville Road over Pequest River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI South of Rt 46 · Structure no. 2102307

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttzville Road over Pequest River is a steel truss - thru carrying Buttzville Road over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesButtzville Road
CrossesPequest River
Location0.2 MI South of Rt 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83154, -75.00528
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttzville Road over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Buttzville Road 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 Buttzville Road over Pequest River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Buttzville Road over Pequest River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buttzville Road over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.