US Bridges

Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI NE of CR 630 · Structure no. 1900B07

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLloyd Avenue
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.03 MI NE of CR 630
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.14592, -74.74633
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic635 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook 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 Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lloyd Avenue over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.