US Bridges

Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI NW of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900G12

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81 in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Road
CrossesAband. Conrail Mp. 57.81
Location2.5 MI NW of CR 517
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97508, -74.8226
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$637,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81 built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81 carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Road over Aband. Conrail Mp. 57.81?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.