US Bridges

Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 3.75 MI N of CR 515 JCT · Structure no. 1903153

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,729
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 16,729 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,412 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23
CrossesFranklin Pond Creek
Location3.75 MI N of CR 515 JCT
RouteState Highway 23
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10494, -74.56005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,729 (2024)
Projected traffic20,412 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$141,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 over Franklin Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek carry?

About 16,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over Franklin Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.