US Bridges

Millville Road over Shimers Brook

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI E of CR 521 · Structure no. 1900M09

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millville Road over Shimers Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Millville Road over Shimers Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMillville Road
CrossesShimers Brook
Location0.07 MI E of CR 521
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.31364, -74.77874
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
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2023)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$51,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millville Road over Shimers Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Millville Road over Shimers Brook 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 Millville Road over Shimers Brook carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Millville Road over Shimers Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Millville Road over Shimers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.