Bell Avenue over Spruce Run

Fair Condition130 years old753 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyHunterdon
Location0.5 Mi North Of Nj 31
CarriesBell Avenue
CrossesSpruce Run
Coordinates40.70686, -74.94334

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Max Span83.0 ft (25.3 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area125.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1896 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic753 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number10XXG62

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