US Bridges

Scott Road over Wallkill River

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of Nj 23 Jct. · Structure no. 1900E10

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,028
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Wallkill River is a wood or timber tee beam carrying Scott Road over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.2 MI W of Nj 23 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.13338, -74.5789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2023)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Wallkill River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.