US Bridges

West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI SE of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900Q25

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,889
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway is a wood or timber slab carrying West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Mountain Road
CrossesNys & W Railway
Location0.4 MI SE of Nj 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.1029, -74.6383
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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2023)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway 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 West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Mountain Road over Nys & W Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.