US Bridges

Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI E of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900V27

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMaple Grange Road
CrossesPochuck Creek
Location0.6 MI E of CR 517
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.22281, -74.47565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 Pochuck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek carry?

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

How long is Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grange Road over Pochuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.