US Bridges

CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.32 MI North of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900E07

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,522
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,826 by 2043. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 631
CrossesWallkill Rver &ny S&w RR
Location1.32 MI North of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.1209, -74.59212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2023)
Projected traffic7,826 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 631 over Wallkill Rver &ny S&w RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.