Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook
FairSussex County, New Jersey · At Vancampens Glen Recrea · Structure no. 4320041P0000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mine Road over Vancampens 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mine Road over Vancampens Brook?
It is owned by the National Park Service.