US Bridges

Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 200 Ft So. of Main Street · Structure no. 1000039

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRockaway Road
CrossesN. Branch Rockaway Creek
Location200 Ft So. of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68986, -74.81092
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2023)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway Road over N. Branch Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.