US Bridges

Nj 94 over Wallkill River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI South of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1923150

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Wallkill River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 94 over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 12,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,610 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.3 MI South of Nj 23
RouteState Highway 94
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.15248, -74.58173
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,175 (2024)
Projected traffic14,610 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$293,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 94 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 94 over Wallkill River carry?

About 12,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.