US Bridges

Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.17 MI So of Rt 94 JCT · Structure no. 2153163

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 113 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHope-Bla Rtn RD SB
CrossesFormer Scranton Branch
Location1.17 MI So of Rt 94 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96806, -74.95072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2024)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch 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 Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hope-Bla Rtn RD SB over Former Scranton Branch?

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