Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 1350 Ft. S. of Rt. 22 · Structure no. 1000060
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 100 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Central Street over South 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Central Street over South Br. Rockaway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.