US Bridges

Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek

GoodPosted for load

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North CO Rt 636 · Structure no. 2102002

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2018, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStill Valley Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.1 MI North CO Rt 636
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65434, -75.13605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2023)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Still 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Still Valley Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.