US Bridges

CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib.

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI So of Rt 519 · Structure no. 1000077

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib. is a concrete slab carrying CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR651 (byr.-King.)
CrossesLockatong Creek Trib.
Location0.68 MI So of Rt 519
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46172, -75.02379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2023)
Projected traffic771 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib. 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 CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib. carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR651 (byr.-King.) over Lockatong Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.