US Bridges

Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles West of CR 523 · Structure no. 100T061

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPotterstown Road
CrossesN Branch Rockaway Creek
Location1.7 Miles West of CR 523
Coordinates40.66723, -74.77684
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2023)
Projected traffic891 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway 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 Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Potterstown Road over N Branch Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.