US Bridges

Route 57 over Trout Brook

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of RT24&182 JCT · Structure no. 2106165

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 57 over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 57 over Trout Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 101 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 25,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,607 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 57
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.5 MI SW of RT24&182 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates40.82953, -74.83119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,506 (2022)
Projected traffic30,607 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 57 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Route 57 over Trout Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 57 over Trout Brook carry?

About 25,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 57 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 57 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.