Plains Road over Papakating Creek
GoodSussex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI N of US 206 · Structure no. 1900D22
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plains Road over Papakating Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plains Road over Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plains Road over Papakating Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plains 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Plains Road over Papakating Creek carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plains Road over Papakating Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Plains Road over Papakating Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.