US Bridges

Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib.

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Nj 12 JCT · Structure no. 1000083

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib. in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 120 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey Lane
CrossesWickecheoke Creek Trib.
Location0.2 MI S of Nj 12 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.50428, -74.9551
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke 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 Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib. carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.