US Bridges

CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI East of CR 519 JCT · Structure no. 2102005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
938
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR636(MUNICIPALDR)
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.6 MI East of CR 519 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65201, -75.13787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2023)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR636(MUNICIPALDR) 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 CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR636(MUNICIPALDR) over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.