US Bridges

Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar

Poor

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI East of CR 519 · Structure no. 2105153

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar 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 10,951 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,141 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 57
CrossesLopatcong Creek Tributar
Location0.39 MI East of CR 519
RouteState Highway 57
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70296, -75.12999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,951 (2023)
Projected traffic13,141 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar carry?

About 10,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 57 over Lopatcong Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.