US Bridges

CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI South of Nj Rt 57 · Structure no. 2101517

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,136
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 6,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,487 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519 NB
CrossesLopatcong Creek
Location0.16 MI South of Nj Rt 57
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7, -75.1364
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,136 (2023)
Projected traffic7,487 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 519 NB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek carry?

About 6,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 NB over Lopatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.