Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek
GoodWarren County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. North of CR 628 · Structure no. 2101638
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Valley 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 Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.