US Bridges

Scenic Drive over Trout Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI NW of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900G15

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,657
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Drive over Trout Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Scenic Drive over Trout Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 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 1,657 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Drive
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.3 MI NW of CR 517
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94884, -74.78667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,657 (2023)
Projected traffic2,021 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Drive over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Scenic Drive over Trout Brook 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 Scenic Drive over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Drive over Trout Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Drive over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.