US Bridges

Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI S of Rt 284 JCT · Structure no. 1904154

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 18,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,240 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 23
CrossesPapakating Ck&abnd Conrl
Location0.65 MI S of Rt 284 JCT
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.20083, -74.59918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,220 (2024)
Projected traffic22,240 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl carry?

About 18,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over Papakating Ck&abnd Conrl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.