US Bridges

Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI W of Rt 23 · Structure no. 1900X12

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,159
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewton Avenue
CrossesNeepaulakating Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Rt 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.20565, -74.61973
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Newton Avenue over Neepaulakating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.