US Bridges

White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. SE of CR 513 · Structure no. 10XXF45

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWhite Bridge Road
CrossesCapoolong Creek
Location0.4 Mi. SE of CR 513
Coordinates40.584, -74.94559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2023)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Bridge Road over Capoolong 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns White Bridge Road over Capoolong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.