US Bridges

Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of CR 621 · Structure no. 1400263

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLancaster Avenue
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.25 MI E of CR 621
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8712, -74.35526
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2023)
Projected traffic428 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Avenue 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 Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Avenue over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.