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CR 519 over Lockatong Creek

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · .07 MI No of CR 651 JCT · Structure no. 1000011

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Lockatong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 519 over Lockatong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,602 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesLockatong Creek
Location.07 MI No of CR 651 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47119, -75.02107
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,602 (2023)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Lockatong Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 over Lockatong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 519 over Lockatong Creek carry?

About 1,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Lockatong Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Lockatong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.