US Bridges

Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North of CR 519 · Structure no. 2102382

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrookfield Drive
CrossesPophandusing Creek
Location0.1 MI North of CR 519
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81545, -75.0591
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2023)
Projected traffic735 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brookfield Drive over Pophandusing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.