US Bridges

Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mile North of Nj 12 · Structure no. 100Q160

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRake Factory Road
CrossesTrib Wickecheoke Creek
Location0.7 Mile North of Nj 12
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51371, -74.92143
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2023)
Projected traffic496 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rake Factory Road over Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Rake Factory Road over Trib Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.