US Bridges

Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI South of I-78 · Structure no. 1000145

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 123 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaptist Church Rd.
CrossesMulhockaway Creek
Location0.3 MI South of I-78
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63939, -74.996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2023)
Projected traffic712 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$298,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Baptist Church Rd. over Mulhockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.