US Bridges

CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of CR 519 Junct · Structure no. 2102365

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,978
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 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 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 4,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,074 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 623
CrossesTrib Pophandusing Creek
Location0.39 MI S of CR 519 Junct
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates40.81439, -75.04297
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,978 (2023)
Projected traffic6,074 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 CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CO Rt 623 over Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek carry?

About 4,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 623 over Trib Pophandusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.