US Bridges

Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI E of Nj 284 · Structure no. 1900X54

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River is a concrete culvert carrying Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOil City Road
CrossesBranch of Wallkill River
Location0.03 MI E of Nj 284
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.28364, -74.549
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2023)
Projected traffic387 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oil City Road over Branch of Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.