US Bridges

Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · Columbia Knowiton Twp · Structure no. 3300340

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,309 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2041. The structure is 1,309 ft (399 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesPa 611;DEL River; NS RR
LocationColumbia Knowiton Twp
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92134, -75.09206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,309 ft (399 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR?

The structure is 1,309 ft (399 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Pa 611;DEL River; NS RR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.