US Bridges

Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned)

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI N of Rt 94 JCT · Structure no. 1904151

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned) is a concrete frame carrying Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned) in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23
CrossesNys&w RR (abandoned)
Location1.0 MI N of Rt 94 JCT
RouteState Highway 23
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.16513, -74.58587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned) carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over Nys&w RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.