US Bridges

Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 400 Ft. N of CR 635 JCT · Structure no. 1000104

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,727
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Syckles Cor RD
CrossesTrib to Mulhockaway Crk
Location400 Ft. N of CR 635 JCT
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65105, -74.9695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2023)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk 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 Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Van Syckles Cor RD over Trib to Mulhockaway Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.