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Historic Bridges: Somerset County, New Jersey

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.

Total Bridges Found: 18

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Bridge Street Bridge
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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.
Bridgepoint Bridge
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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.
Burnt Mill Road Bridge
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Burnt Mill Road Over Lamington River in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: Unknown
This pony truss is a rare example of a Warren truss that has no vertical members.
Camp Meeting Road Bridge
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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.
Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge
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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.
Higginsville Road Bridge North
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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
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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.
Jackson Road Bridge
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Jackson Road (Stevens Lane, Pleasant Valley Road) Over North Branch Raritan River in Rural: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 21.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Unknown
This bridge is a rare example of a Warren truss bridge with no verticals.
McCan Mill Road Bridge
Vliettown Bridge
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McCan Mill Road Over Lamington River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: Unknown
This is a traditional example of a relatively heavy-built riveted pony truss.
Neshanic Station Bridge
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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.
Neshanic Station Railroad Bridge
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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.
Nevius Street Bridge
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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.
Opossum Road Bridge
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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.
Pottersville Bridge
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Fairmount Road and Black River Road (CR-512) Over Lamington River in Pottersville: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This is an unaltered example of a highway plate girder built by a noteworthy company.
River Road Bridge
Opie Road Bridge
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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.
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River Road Bridge Substructure
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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
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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.
Woodfern Road Bridge
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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.

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