US Bridges

Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.01 MI S of CR 628 · Structure no. 1900X16

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Road
CrossesWest Br Papakating Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CR 628
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.21489, -74.65735
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2023)
Projected traffic575 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer Road over West Br Papakating 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Road over West Br Papakating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.