Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 100 Ft South of Valley RD · Structure no. 2101643
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell Road over Pohatcong 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 Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Road over Pohatcong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.