US Bridges

West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · W Quarry RD at JCT CR623 · Structure no. 2102354

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1922
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1922, so it is 135 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Quarry Road
CrossesPophandusing Creek
LocationW Quarry RD at JCT CR623
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81559, -75.04442
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1922.

What condition is West Quarry Road over Pophandusing 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 West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns West Quarry Road over Pophandusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.