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Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek

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Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI S of US 202 · Structure no. 1023155

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueens RD (cr 605)
CrossesAlexauken Creek
Location0.15 MI S of US 202
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40289, -74.91035
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2023)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Queens RD (cr 605) over Alexauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.