RT NJ 29
Carrying RT NJ 29 over COPPER CREEK
1.51 MI S OF 29-12 JCT, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT NJ 29
The RT NJ 29 bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries RT NJ 29 over COPPER CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,376 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RT NJ 29 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1914
- Last Reconstructed
- 1936
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,376 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1009150
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
RT NJ 29 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RT NJ 29 against other structures in Hunterdon and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RT NJ 29?
RT NJ 29 in Hunterdon, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT NJ 29 inspected?
RT NJ 29's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,376 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT NJ 29 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT NJ 29?
RT NJ 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT NJ 29?
RT NJ 29 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RT NJ 29 and does age affect safety?
RT NJ 29 was built in 1914, making it 112 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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