US Bridges

Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. NW of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900O08

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River is a concrete frame carrying Kennedy Avenue 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 6 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Avenue
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.5 Mi. NW of CR 517
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08692, -74.59495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2023)
Projected traffic905 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River built?

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

What condition is Kennedy Avenue 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 Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.