US Bridges

Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI NW of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900V26

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grange Road
CrossesWawayanda Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Nj 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.22017, -74.46942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek 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 Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grange Road over Wawayanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.