US Bridges

Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NE of US 206 · Structure no. 1900B01

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,484
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKemah Lake Road
CrossesCulvers Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.14583, -74.75407
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2023)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Kemah Lake Road over Culvers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.