US Bridges

Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek

FairPosted for load

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI South of Nj 12 · Structure no. 10XX337

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocktown Road
CrossesWickecheoke Creek
Location2.0 MI South of Nj 12
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.48582, -74.9705
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Locktown Road over Wickecheoke 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Locktown Road over Wickecheoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.