South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 1.92MI SW US22 & CR57 JCT · Structure no. 2160166
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,015
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line is a steel truss - thru carrying South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 111 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 9,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line carry?
About 9,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Raritan Valley Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.