US Bridges

Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi.Ne of CR 518 · Structure no. 1000049

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,674
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRockt.-Lamb.Road
CrossesSwan Creek Tributary
Location0.5 Mi.Ne of CR 518
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36877, -74.9326
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2023)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rockt.-Lamb.Road over Swan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.