Penwell Road over Musconetcong River

Fair Condition126 years old1,904 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyHunterdon
Location0.4 Mi East Of Nj 57
CarriesPenwell Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Coordinates40.77792, -74.90325

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length82.0 ft (25 m)
Max Span79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Deck Width21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Deck Area162.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,904 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number10XXL96

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