US Bridges

Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI NW of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900V33

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDekay Road
CrossesWawayanda Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of Nj 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.23348, -74.44482
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2023)
Projected traffic489 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dekay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dekay Road over Wawayanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.