US Bridges

Nj 94 over Yards Creek

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI North of Rt I-80 · Structure no. 2117154

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Yards Creek is a concrete frame carrying Nj 94 over Yards Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,229 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesYards Creek
Location2.6 MI North of Rt I-80
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95651, -75.0596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,229 (2024)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Yards Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 94 over Yards Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 94 over Yards Creek carry?

About 6,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Yards Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Yards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.