US Bridges

Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI E of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900J05

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSilver Grove Road
CrossesNy Susq & Western RR
Location0.04 MI E of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10905, -74.5365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2023)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR 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 Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Grove Road over Ny Susq & Western RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.