US Bridges

CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI So of CO Rt 636 · Structure no. 2102008

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,708
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,185 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 519
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.1 MI So of CO Rt 636
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64731, -75.14839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,708 (2023)
Projected traffic8,185 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$414,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 519 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 CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 6,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 519 over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.