US Bridges

Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.7 Ml S of 23+517 Inters · Structure no. 1903152

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 16,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 23
CrossesBr Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR
Location1.7 Ml S of 23+517 Inters
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.10752, -74.5513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,440 (2024)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR carry?

About 16,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over Br Pacock Brk & Nys&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.