Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek
PoorHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile East of CR 513 · Structure no. 10XXF54
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 828
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 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 4 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.
It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek carry?
About 828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Kingtown RD over Capoolong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.