US Bridges

Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI S of US-22 JCT · Structure no. 2101905

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLock Street
CrossesLopatcong Creek
Location0.9 MI S of US-22 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6846, -75.16242
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lock Street 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 Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lock Street over Lopatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.