US Bridges

Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI West of Nj 31 · Structure no. 3486002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,203
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Syckles Road
CrossesSpruce Run Reservoir
Location0.11 MI West of Nj 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67388, -74.91731
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,203 (2023)
Projected traffic6,347 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Road over Spruce Run Reservoir built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir carry?

About 5,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Van Syckles Road over Spruce Run Reservoir?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.