US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI S of CR 519 · Structure no. 1900B02

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesCulvers Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 519
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.14584, -74.75217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2023)
Projected traffic813 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 Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Avenue over Culvers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.