US Bridges

Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.3 M NE of US22&NJ57 JCT · Structure no. 2101534

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaltimore St.
CrossesTrib to Lopatcong Creek
Location0.3 M NE of US22&NJ57 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70236, -75.16141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2023)
Projected traffic3,198 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore St. over Trib to Lopatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.