US Bridges

River Road over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI South of CO Rt 635 · Structure no. 2102015

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Pohatcong Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying River Road over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 124 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.9 MI South of CO Rt 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6248, -75.18549
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic374 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$3.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.