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Manners Road Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Manners Road (CR-609) Over Neshanic River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two bridges on this section of road that are modern bridges that retained the historic trusses as decorative elements on them.

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Manners Road Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.7 Miles (1.1 Kilometers)

Manners Road (CR-609) Over Back Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Dover Boiler Works of Dover, New Jersey

One of two bridges on this section of road that are modern bridges that retained the historic trusses as decorative elements on them.

Van Lieus Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.6 Kilometers)

Van Lieus Road Over Back Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Welded Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This unusual welded truss bridge appears to use parts salvaged from other riveted truss bridges.

Cider Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers)

Cider Mill Road (Reaville-Clover Hill, CR 29) Over Neshanic River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its unusual struts and portal bracing as well as its uncommon rivet head types.

Welisewitz Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 Kilometers)

Welisewitz Road Over Back Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Snook and Sons

This is a short but heavy-built pony truss bridge.

Rainbow Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.5 Kilometers)

Rainbow Hill Road Over Neshanic River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a nice looking multi-span pony truss of traditional design.

Wertsville Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.7 Miles (4.3 Kilometers)

Wertsville Road (CR-602) Over Tributary of Back Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Welded Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Welding Engineers Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Stacey Widdicombe

This is the oldest example of an all-welded truss bridge in the county.

Kuhl Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.6 Kilometers)

Kuhl Road Over Neshanic River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Welded Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Unknown

This is an early example of an all-welded truss bridge.

Higginsville Road Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (4.9 Kilometers)

Higginsville Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

One of two completely different bridges sharing a same earthen pier forming a unique and beautiful arrangement.

Higginsville Road Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 Kilometers)

Higginsville Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1890 By: Milliken Brothers of Brooklyn, New York

Sharing an earthen pier with another historic truss, this bridge was built by a rarely seen builder.

Rockafellows Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.3 Kilometers)

Rockafellow Mill Road Over South Branch Raritan River (Red Rock Lake) in Rockafellows Mill: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

One of the last bridges to be constructed by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company.

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Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 Kilometers)

Pennsylvania Avenue Over Railroad (Black River and Western) in Flemington: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Unknown

A railroad overpass features a deck with a camber.

Holcomb Mills Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.7 Kilometers)

Black River and Western Railroad Over South Branch Raritan River in Holcomb Mills: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

An accessible, attractive, complete railroad truss bridge.

Woodfern Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.2 Kilometers)

Woodfern Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 187 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1902 By: J. W. Scott of Flemington, New Jersey

Two bridges crossing the river at angles to each other, this is one of the more unique pairs of truss spans in the state.

Neshanic Station Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Central Railroad of New Jersey) Over South Branch Raritan River in Neshanic Station: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1896 By: Unknown

A pin-connected truss bridge next to a historic mill sets an undisturbed, traditional scene that is today hard to find.

Neshanic Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Elm Street Over South Branch Raritan River in Neshanic Station: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 285 ft. Main Span: 141 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1896 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut

Two bridges crossing the river at angles to each other, this is one of the more unique pairs of truss spans in the state.

Mine Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Mine Road Over Stony Brook in Rural: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This is an excellent example of a Pratt truss by the notable King Bridge Company.

Camp Meeting Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Camp Meeting Road (Skillman Road, CR-602) Over Railroad (Conrail) in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1889 By: Unknown

This is a very unique low-profile, lightweight truss overpass bridge featuring a rare truss design.

Rake Factory Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Rake Factory Road (Rake Road) Over Wickecheoke Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This is an unaltered example of a riveted pony truss compiled of riveted angles.

Stanton Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Stanton Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Stanton Station: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1880 By: Cleveland Bridge and Iron Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This extremely unique bridge features trussed floorbeams making it very significant.

River Road Bridge
Opie Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 Kilometers)

River Road (Opie Road) Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1921 By: Dover Boiler Works of Dover, New Jersey

This truss bridge was widened, yet still functions as a truss structure.

Stone Sign Post Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

Stone Sign Post Road Over Plum Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: J. W. Scott of Flemington, New Jersey

This is a very short pony truss bridge that is also noted for its ornamentation, unsusual for such a diminutive span.

Ferry Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

Ferry Road Over Plum Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

This pony truss is noted for its rivets with cone and steeple heads in a number of areas.

Wilson Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

Wilson Road Over Moores Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This pin-connected bridge is now welded and so severely altered it might be better described as a newer bridge using parts of an older one.

Old Clinton Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

Old Clinton Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 128 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1901 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

A relatively early highway truss with riveted connections.

Peck's Ferry Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

Locktown-Flemington Road Over Plum Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 29 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: J. W. Scott of Flemington, New Jersey

Although altered, the unusual design and ornamentation of this very short pony truss bridge can still be appreciated.

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Cratetown Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

Cratetown Road Over Prescott Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 41 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

A heavilly altered truss bridge, with many welded parts added.

Hamp Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

Hamp Road Over Alexauken Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This bridge has a lot of alterations but retains the key design details of its original builder.

Kiceniuk Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.5 Kilometers)

Kiceniuk Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

A well-preserved three span pony truss is a highly unusual sight.

Payne Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

Payne Road Over Prescott Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

A bridge displaying the distinctive details of its builders, but heavilly altered.

Locktown-Sergeantsville Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

Locktown-Sergeantsville Road Over Plum Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 49 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This is a tiny lightweight riveted pony truss composed of paired angles.

Province Line Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

Province Line Road Over Stony Brook Branch in Near Princeton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 11.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut

As a three span pony, this is among the longer examples of pony trusses in the area.

Hamden Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

Hamden Road (River Road) Over South Branch Raritan River in Sunnyside: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1885 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents

The only multi-span Phoenix column pony truss in the entire state.

Covered Bridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

Covered Bridge Road Over Wickecheoke Creek Tributary in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Despite the name of the road, this bridge is actually a small stone arch bridge.

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Hunter Road Bridge
Howell Living History Farm Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Hunter Road Over Moores Creek (Pleasant Valley Creek) in Rural: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Variety Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio

Although a rare example of its builder, this bridge has been abandoned and is severely deteriorated and at risk for collapse.

Mountain Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

Mountain Road Over Railroad (New Jersey Transit, Raritan Valley Line) in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This truss is unusual in that both top and bottom chords have the same polygonal configuration.

Opossum Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Opossum Road Over Bedens Brook in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1822 By: Unknown

This is a very old surviving example of a stone arch bridge, and one of the two oldest in the county.

Locktown Sergeantsville Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Locktown Sergeantsville Road Over Wickecheoke Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

This pony truss bridge was relocated to this location long ago.

Pine Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (16 Kilometers)

Pine Hill Road (Camp Buck Road) Over South Branch Raritan River in Sunnyside: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1900 By: Unknown

This pony truss is located just down the road from a tiny stone arch, making for a historic section of road.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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