Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek
PoorWarren County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI East of Rt 22 · Structure no. 2105152
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,356
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,428 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek carry?
About 10,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.