Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek
GoodWarren County, New Jersey · 1.18 MI East of US Rt 22 · Structure no. 2103152
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,641
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,641 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,369 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 173 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek carry?
About 8,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 173 over Pohatcong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.