Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek
FairPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · .8 Miles SW of CR 519 · Structure no. 10XX481
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 128 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong 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 Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Strimples Mill Rd. over Lockatong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.