US Bridges

CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI E of CR 623 · Structure no. 2102227

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,926
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,926 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 628
CrossesPohatcong Creek
Location0.17 MI E of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates40.76008, -75.00008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,926 (2023)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek carry?

About 2,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 628 over Pohatcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.