US Bridges

Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.9MI NW CR519&CR623 JCT · Structure no. 2152161

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns) is a wood or timber slab carrying Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 99 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Street
CrossesBel-Del Industrial(ns)
Location1.9MI NW CR519&CR623 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83361, -75.0785
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic213 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns) carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Bel-Del Industrial(ns)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.