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Rainbow Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 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.

Welisewitz Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (1 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: 0.9 Miles (1.5 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.

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Manners Road Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.9 Miles (3 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.

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Manners Road Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.5 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.

Woodfern Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.8 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.

Higginsville Road Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (3.9 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: 2.5 Miles (4 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.

Van Lieus Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 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.

Neshanic Station Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 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: 4 Miles (6.5 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.

Rockafellows Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 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.

Wertsville Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.2 Miles (6.7 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.

Holcomb Mills Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.4 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.

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Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.8 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.

Kuhl Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 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.

Camp Meeting Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.3 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.

River Road Bridge
Opie Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 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.

Mine Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.7 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.

Opossum Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 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.

Province Line Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 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.

Stanton Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 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.

Bridgepoint Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 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.

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Cratetown Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 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.

Payne Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.9 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.

Rake Factory Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 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.

Old Clinton Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 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.

Wilson Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 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.

Mountain Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 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.

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River Road Bridge Substructure
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

River Road Over Railroad (New Jersey Transit, Raritan Valley Line) in Branchburg: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: Unknown

Only the substructure of this bridge is historic, and it consists of extremely rare and old cast iron bents!

Station Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Station Road Over Chambers Brook in Branchburg: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Stone and Brick Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 24 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1850 By: Unknown

This is a locally rare example of a stone and brick arch bridge, with stone spandrel and brick barrel.

Kiceniuk Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 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.

Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Mill Road Over Rockaway Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

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

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Dover Boiler Works of Dover, New Jersey

This bridge is noted for its two very short truss spans that make use of uncommon steeple head rivets in some areas.

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 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.

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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