US Bridges

Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI E of US 206 · Structure no. 1900C18

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,597
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoseville Road
CrossesWolf Lake Inlet
Location1.9 MI E of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96768, -74.70628
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2023)
Projected traffic1,949 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roseville Road over Wolf 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 Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Roseville Road over Wolf Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.