North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet
FairSussex County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI SW of US 206 · Structure no. 1900C09
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 434
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 87 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet 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 North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet carry?
About 434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Road over Cranberry Lake Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.