US Bridges

Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI W of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1923151

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,061
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 12,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,715 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 94
CrossesAbandoned Hanford Branch
Location0.11 MI W of Nj 23
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.15299, -74.57812
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,061 (2023)
Projected traffic14,715 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch carry?

About 12,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Abandoned Hanford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.