US Bridges

County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · .05 Miles North of Nj 12 · Structure no. 1000021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 579
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
Location.05 Miles North of Nj 12
RouteCounty Highway 579
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.50957, -74.93053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2023)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 579 over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.