US Bridges

Wildcat Road over Wallkill River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. SW of CR 631 · Structure no. 1900E05

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Road over Wallkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildcat Road over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildcat Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.2 Mi. SW of CR 631
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.11537, -74.59478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2023)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildcat Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat Road over Wallkill River 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 Wildcat Road over Wallkill River carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat Road over Wallkill River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.