Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI So CO Rt 612 JCT · Structure no. 2100662
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.