US Bridges

Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.4 MI SW of US 206 · Structure no. 1900G16

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtney Lane
CrossesTributary to Trout Brook
Location2.4 MI SW of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96126, -74.76777
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic215 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtney Lane over Tributary to 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 Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Courtney Lane over Tributary to Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.