US Bridges

Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr.

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.01 MI N of CR 628 · Structure no. 1900X15

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr. in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Road
CrossesWest Br. Papakating Cr.
Location0.01 MI N of CR 628
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.21412, -74.65104
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2023)
Projected traffic1,011 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr. carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Road over West Br. Papakating Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.