US Bridges

South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s)

Poor

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.55MI SE PA611&US22 JCT · Structure no. 2154160

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,013
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,998 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesWashington Scndry (n&s)
Location0.55MI SE PA611&US22 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68848, -75.19892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,013 (2023)
Projected traffic10,998 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s) built?

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

What condition is South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s) carry?

About 9,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Washington Scndry (n&s)?

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