US Bridges

Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.09 MI E of Rt 31 JCT · Structure no. 2106153

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,034
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete frame carrying Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 11,034 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,241 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 57
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.09 MI E of Rt 31 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76317, -74.95565
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,034 (2023)
Projected traffic13,241 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 11,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 57 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.