Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.25 Mi. West of US 202 · Structure no. 10WD120
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Hamp Road over Alexauken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.