bowne station road stone arch bridge over tributary of the alexauken creek

Source: Bowne Station Road stone arch bridge over tributary of the Alexauken Creek

The Bowne Station Road stone arch bridge over tributary of the Alexauken Creek is located in the Bowne section of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It is on the boundary between Delaware Township and East Amwell Township. Built in 1837, the stone arch bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 2024, for its significance in engineering and transportation. It was listed as part of the Historic Bridges of Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Multiple Property Submission (MPS).
The bridge was originally built in 1837, as noted by the datestone in the east parapet wall. Sandstone from the underlying Stockton Formation was used in its construction. It was widened in 1938, with a new west parapet wall and barrel vault. The area is named after Dr. John Bowne (1767–1857) who lived nearby. In 1854, the Flemington Railroad and Transportation Company built a railroad between Flemington and Lambertville, with a station located here, known as Bowne Station.