US Bridges

Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI North of NJ94 · Structure no. 2153160

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStark Road
CrossesScranton Branch (former)
Location0.5 MI North of NJ94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93776, -75.08823
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic580 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$684,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former) built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former) carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stark Road over Scranton Branch (former)?

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