US Bridges

County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.08 MI S of CR 519 · Structure no. 10XXK47

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 127 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.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 651
CrossesLockatong Creek
Location1.08 MI S of CR 519
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45786, -75.02894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2023)
Projected traffic907 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Route 651 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 651 over Lockatong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.