US Bridges

Nj 94 over Blair Creek

Poor

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.08 So. of Rt 602 Jct. · Structure no. 2117159

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Blair Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 94 over Blair Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,845 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesBlair Creek
Location0.08 So. of Rt 602 Jct.
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98182, -74.95993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,610 (2024)
Projected traffic6,845 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 94 over Blair Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 94 over Blair Creek carry?

About 5,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.