US Bridges

Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 2 Mi. East CO Rt 628 JCT · Structure no. 2101644

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location2 Mi. East CO Rt 628 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82206, -74.92031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2024)
Projected traffic346 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.