US Bridges

CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.87 MI North of US 46 · Structure no. 1400261

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,084
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,084 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,304 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR621(CHGE Brg Rd)
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.87 MI North of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86632, -74.35261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,084 (2023)
Projected traffic12,304 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield 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 CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 10,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR621(CHGE Brg Rd) over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.