Nj 23 over Wallkill River
FairSussex County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI North of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1904152
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,472
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 23 over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 19,472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,208 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 23 over Wallkill River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 23 over Wallkill River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 23 over Wallkill River carry?
About 19,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 23 over Wallkill River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 23 over Wallkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.