US Bridges

CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI North of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X08

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,008
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 96,009 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 565
CrossesWallkill River By-Pass
Location0.57 MI North of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.19371, -74.57714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,008 (2023)
Projected traffic96,009 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$770,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass carry?

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

How long is CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 565 over Wallkill River By-Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.