Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook
FairPosted for loadSussex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of Sawmill Road · Structure no. 3407150
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ridge Road over Big Flat Brook?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.