US Bridges

Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 2.96 Mile North of US 202 · Structure no. 1007159

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 91 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 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 5,753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,903 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 29
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
Location2.96 Mile North of US 202
RouteState Highway 29
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4115, -74.98628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,753 (2024)
Projected traffic6,903 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$645,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nj 29 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 5,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 29 over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.