US Bridges

County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI North of Nj Rt 57 · Structure no. 2102204

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,541
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 649
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location1.4 MI North of Nj Rt 57
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77621, -74.99312
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 649 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 County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 649 over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.