US Bridges

Bridge Street over Wallkill River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI SW of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900O05

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Wallkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Street
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.9 MI SW of CR 517
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08216, -74.60235
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2023)
Projected traffic498 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Wallkill River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Wallkill River carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Wallkill River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.