US Bridges

Third Street over C & D Railroad

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.25 W of US 22 and Rt 57 · Structure no. 2154161

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Third Street over C & D Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Third Street over C & D Railroad in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesC & D Railroad
Location0.25 W of US 22 and Rt 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69789, -75.17013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over C & D Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over C & D Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Third Street over C & D Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over C & D Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over C & D Railroad?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).