US Bridges

County Route 625 over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · .5 MI South of US 46 · Structure no. 2102308

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 625 over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 625 over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 625
CrossesPequest River
Location.5 MI South of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82853, -74.97095
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2023)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 625 over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Route 625 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 625 over Pequest River carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 625 over Pequest River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 625 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.