US Bridges

Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 75 South of Rockaway RD · Structure no. 100T073

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Lane
CrossesNo Branch Rockaway Creek
Location75 South of Rockaway RD
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67697, -74.79323
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2023)
Projected traffic164 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$920,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lane over No Branch Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.