PITTSTOWN RD RT513
Carrying PITTSTOWN RD RT513 over LEHIGH VALLEY ML (NS)
0.70 mi South of CR 617, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PITTSTOWN RD RT513
The PITTSTOWN RD RT513 bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries PITTSTOWN RD RT513 over LEHIGH VALLEY ML (NS). It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,454 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PITTSTOWN RD RT513 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 34.1 m (112 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,454 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1050164
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PITTSTOWN RD RT513 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PITTSTOWN RD RT513 against other structures in Hunterdon and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PITTSTOWN RD RT513?
PITTSTOWN RD RT513 in Hunterdon, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PITTSTOWN RD RT513 inspected?
PITTSTOWN RD RT513'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 11,454 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PITTSTOWN RD RT513 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PITTSTOWN RD RT513?
PITTSTOWN RD RT513 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PITTSTOWN RD RT513?
PITTSTOWN RD RT513 is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is PITTSTOWN RD RT513 and does age affect safety?
PITTSTOWN RD RT513 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
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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