US Bridges

Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb.

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI SW of CR 521 · Structure no. 1900S31

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb. in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Road
CrossesSwrtswd Lake Trb.
Location1.4 MI SW of CR 521
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.11191, -74.84678
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2023)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb. carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Road over Swrtswd Lake Trb.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.