US Bridges

Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI SW of CR 519 · Structure no. 2102011

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of CR 519
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63533, -75.16862
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2023)
Projected traffic573 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Creek 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 Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.