US Bridges

CR 565 over Wallkill River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI North of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900V08

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,008
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 565 over Wallkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 565 over Wallkill River 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 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 8,008 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,609 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 565
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.67 MI North of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.19387, -74.57522
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,008 (2023)
Projected traffic9,609 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 565 over Wallkill River built?

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

What condition is CR 565 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 565 over Wallkill River carry?

About 8,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 565 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 565 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.