US Bridges

Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 3 MI NE of US46/ NJ31 Int · Structure no. 3488001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeq. Hatch. Access
CrossesPequest River
Location3 MI NE of US46/ NJ31 Int
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83687, -74.95323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2023)
Projected traffic208 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
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 Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River 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 Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Peq. Hatch. Access over Pequest River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.