US Bridges

Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles West of CR 519 · Structure no. 10XX300

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 147 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Rck-Rosmt RD
CrossesLockatong Creek
Location1.6 Miles West of CR 519
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.41618, -75.01768
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2023)
Projected traffic254 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Rck-Rosmt RD over Lockatong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.