OLD STAGE COACH RD
Carrying OLD STAGE COACH RD over PAULINS KILL
0.3 MI NE OF CR 626, Sussex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD STAGE COACH RD
The OLD STAGE COACH RD bridge in Sussex, New Jersey carries OLD STAGE COACH RD over PAULINS KILL. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 74 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD STAGE COACH RD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 74 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1900H20
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD STAGE COACH 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 OLD STAGE COACH RD against other structures in Sussex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD STAGE COACH RD?
OLD STAGE COACH RD in Sussex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD STAGE COACH RD inspected?
OLD STAGE COACH 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 74 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD STAGE COACH RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD STAGE COACH RD?
OLD STAGE COACH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD STAGE COACH RD?
OLD STAGE COACH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD STAGE COACH RD and does age affect safety?
OLD STAGE COACH RD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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