US Bridges

Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI East of CR 621 · Structure no. 1400271

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gathering Way 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGathering Way
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.25 MI East of CR 621
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87796, -74.3581
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2023)
Projected traffic453 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 Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Gathering Way 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 Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gathering Way over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.