US Bridges

Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. South of Nj 57 · Structure no. 2100501

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 108 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeidleman Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.4 Mi. South of Nj 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73775, -75.02583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beidleman Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.