US Bridges

Millbrook Road over Flat Brook

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · At Intersection of Nj Rou · Structure no. 4320021P0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Millbrook Road over Flat Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millbrook Road over Flat Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMillbrook Road
CrossesFlat Brook
LocationAt Intersection of Nj Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates41.10133, -74.96261
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic245 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millbrook Road over Flat Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millbrook Road over Flat Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Millbrook Road over Flat Brook carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Millbrook Road over Flat Brook?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Millbrook Road over Flat Brook?

It is owned by the National Park Service.