US Bridges

Nj 57 over Mill Brook

Poor

Warren County, New Jersey · 4.6 MI W of Rt 31 JCT · Structure no. 2105159

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 57 over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 57 over Mill Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 4 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.

It carries about 11,809 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,503 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 57
CrossesMill Brook
Location4.6 MI W of Rt 31 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates40.73139, -75.05333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,809 (2023)
Projected traffic14,503 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 57 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 57 over Mill Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 57 over Mill Brook carry?

About 11,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 57 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 57 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.