George Hill Road over Papakating Creek
GoodSussex County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI SE of CR 519 · Structure no. 1900D23
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 909
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
George Hill Road over Papakating Creek is a concrete slab carrying George Hill Road over Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 George Hill Road over Papakating Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is George Hill 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 George Hill Road over Papakating Creek carry?
About 909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is George Hill Road over Papakating Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns George Hill Road over Papakating Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.