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Bridgepoint Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Mill Pond Road Over Pike Run in Bridgepoint: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 57 ft. Main Span: 18 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1822 By: Unknown

Visiting this beautiful stone arch bridge within a historic district is like taking a trip back in time.

Opossum Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.6 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.

Camp Meeting Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 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.

Canal Road Bridge
Six Mile Creek Aqueduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.3 Kilometers)

Canal Road and Delaware and Raritan Canal Over Six Mile Run in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 12 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1834 By: Unknown

This is a very old canal-related stone arch bridge and aqueduct that has been widened in an unusual way.

Province Line Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 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.

River Road Bridge
Opie Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 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.

Neshanic Station Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11 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: 6.9 Miles (11.1 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.

Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

Bridge Street Over Railroad (CSX Trenton Line) in Manville: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 125 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This well maintained truss bridge is notable for association with the Phoenix Bridge Company.

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

Raritan River Greenway, Duke Island Park Bikeway Over Raritan Power Canal in Raritan: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 10.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1879 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This is a very early and rare example of a truss bridge with Phoenix columns.

Nevius Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

Nevius Street Over Raritan River in Raritan: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1886 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

An extremely rare, and well-preserved example of a multi-span Whipple truss.

Rainbow Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 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.

Woodfern Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 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.

Welisewitz Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.4 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.

Cider Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 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.

Higginsville Road Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 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: 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.

Higginsville Road Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 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.

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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