US Bridges

Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.87 MI South of Main ST · Structure no. 10XXT83

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRockaway Road
CrossesRockaway Creek
Location0.87 MI South of Main ST
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68208, -74.8004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic471 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Rockaway Road over Rockaway 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 Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway Road over Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.