Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek
GoodSussex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NW of CR 565 · Structure no. 1900D21
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 105 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Armstrong Road over Papakating 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Armstrong Road over Papakating Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.