SIDNEY RD (CR 617)
Carrying SIDNEY RD (CR 617) over Lehigh Valley ML
1.02 mi South of CR513, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) in Hunterdon, New Jersey sits above 21% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (29 t), while its 1970 build year is earlier than 29% of Hunterdon's recorded-year cohort (373 bridges).
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) in Hunterdon, New Jersey is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1970, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NJ:1050165
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: SIDNEY RD (CR 617)
The SIDNEY RD (CR 617) bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries SIDNEY RD (CR 617) over Lehigh Valley ML. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.7 meters (163 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,770 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How SIDNEY RD (CR 617) compares
Age against the county: built in 1970, earlier than 110 of Hunterdon's 373 bridges with a recorded construction year (29%), against a county median build year of 1953. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
29 Top 79% higher than 21% of 6,826 bridges
rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Hunterdon inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 373 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 49.7 m (163 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,770 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1050165
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) 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 SIDNEY RD (CR 617) 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 SIDNEY RD (CR 617)?
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) in Hunterdon, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SIDNEY RD (CR 617) inspected?
SIDNEY RD (CR 617)'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 2,770 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIDNEY RD (CR 617) 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 SIDNEY RD (CR 617)?
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SIDNEY RD (CR 617)?
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is SIDNEY RD (CR 617) and does age affect safety?
SIDNEY RD (CR 617) was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
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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