US Bridges

CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South of Rt Nj 57 · Structure no. 2100725

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,073
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 8,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519 (uniontown
CrossesLopatcong Creek
Location0.6 MI South of Rt Nj 57
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69461, -75.14083
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,073 (2023)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek carry?

About 8,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 (uniontown over Lopatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.