US Bridges

Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of Stamets Rdjct · Structure no. 1000067

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGallmeier Road
CrossesHakihohake Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Stamets Rdjct
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56019, -75.05932
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2023)
Projected traffic527 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake 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 Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gallmeier Road over Hakihohake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.