US Bridges

Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · At 30A Cmp Wasigan Driway · Structure no. 2153164

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Dirt Road
CrossesFormer Scranton Br
LocationAt 30A Cmp Wasigan Driway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.968, -74.94381
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic32 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br 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 Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dirt Road over Former Scranton Br?

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