US Bridges

Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.3MI SW of NJ31&NJ57 JCT · Structure no. 2154163

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 109 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButtrmlk Bridge RD
CrossesWashington Sec (ns)
Location2.3MI SW of NJ31&NJ57 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74233, -75.01215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns) built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (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 2023.

How much traffic does Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns) carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Buttrmlk Bridge RD over Washington Sec (ns)?

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