US Bridges

Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr.

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft W of Rt 517 · Structure no. 1000062

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmersville Road
CrossesNorth Br. Rockaway Cr.
Location1000 Ft W of Rt 517
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71102, -74.7763
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic793 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr. 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 Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr. carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Farmersville Road over North Br. Rockaway Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.