US Bridges

Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.59 MI S of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1902153

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 28,918 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,702 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 15
CrossesNy Susquehanna West.Rr
Location1.59 MI S of Nj 94
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.0736, -74.65687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,918 (2023)
Projected traffic34,702 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr carry?

About 28,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 over Ny Susquehanna West.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.