US Bridges

Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI North of CR 636 · Structure no. 2102001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRavine Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.12 MI North of CR 636
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65278, -75.12817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ravine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ravine Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.