US Bridges

Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.27 Mi. S. of Main ST · Structure no. 1000059

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 104 years old, older 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Street
CrossesSo.Br.Rockaway Creek
Location0.27 Mi. S. of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6375, -74.83344
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2023)
Projected traffic1,984 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cherry Street over So.Br.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 Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over So.Br.Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.