VAN SYCKLES COR RD
Carrying VAN SYCKLES COR RD over TRIB MULHOCKAWAY CREEK
0.7 MI NE NJ 173 JCT, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VAN SYCKLES COR RD
The VAN SYCKLES COR RD bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries VAN SYCKLES COR RD over TRIB MULHOCKAWAY CREEK. It was built in 1903, making it 123 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,391 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VAN SYCKLES COR RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1903
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,391 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1000106
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VAN SYCKLES COR RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VAN SYCKLES COR RD against other structures in Hunterdon and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VAN SYCKLES COR RD?
VAN SYCKLES COR RD in Hunterdon, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VAN SYCKLES COR RD inspected?
VAN SYCKLES COR RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,391 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN SYCKLES COR RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VAN SYCKLES COR RD?
VAN SYCKLES COR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VAN SYCKLES COR RD?
VAN SYCKLES COR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VAN SYCKLES COR RD and does age affect safety?
VAN SYCKLES COR RD was built in 1903, making it 123 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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