US Bridges

Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI West of Rt 31 JCT · Structure no. 2105163

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 14,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,362 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 57
CrossesBrass Castle Creek
Location2.2 MI West of Rt 31 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74815, -75.01404
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,469 (2023)
Projected traffic17,362 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek 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 Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek carry?

About 14,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 57 over Brass Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.