US Bridges

Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South of Nj 12 · Structure no. 100D402

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey Lane
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
Location0.6 MI South of Nj 12
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49833, -74.95304
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic266 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 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 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Whiskey Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Lane over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.