US Bridges

Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · North of County Route 608 · Structure no. 1000131

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeckers Corner Rd.
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
LocationNorth of County Route 608
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52314, -74.90892
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic376 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deckers Corner Rd. over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.