US Bridges

Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SW of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900H91

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 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 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGingerbr Castle RD
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.3 MI SW of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.14623, -74.57714
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2023)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$294,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Gingerbr Castle RD 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 Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.