US Bridges

Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of CR519 · Structure no. 2102010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winters RD over Pohatcong 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinters RD
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of CR519
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63994, -75.15734
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic361 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek built?

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

What condition is Winters RD 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 Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Winters RD over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.