US Bridges

Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SW of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900H92

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGingerbr Castle RD
CrossesWallkill River Mill Race
Location0.3 MI SW of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.14637, -74.57681
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2023)
Projected traffic2,199 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$325,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gingerbr Castle RD over Wallkill River Mill Race?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.