US Bridges

Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek

FairPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 2.0 Miles South of Nj 12 · Structure no. 100K153

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKingwd-Locktown RD
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
Location2.0 Miles South of Nj 12
Coordinates40.4831, -74.97588
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic394 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Kingwd-Locktown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kingwd-Locktown RD over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.