US Bridges

Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI South of CR 521/94 · Structure no. 2153162

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS is a concrete arch - deck carrying Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeller Hill Road
CrossesFormer Scranton Brnch NS
Location1.0 MI South of CR 521/94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9681, -74.9655
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2024)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS built?

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

What condition is Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heller Hill Road over Former Scranton Brnch NS?

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