OIL CITY ROAD
Carrying OIL CITY ROAD over BRANCH OF WALLKILL RIVER
0.03 MI E OF NJ 284, Sussex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OIL CITY ROAD
The OIL CITY ROAD bridge in Sussex, New Jersey carries OIL CITY ROAD over BRANCH OF WALLKILL RIVER. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 317 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OIL CITY ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 317 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1900X54
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OIL CITY ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OIL CITY ROAD against other structures in Sussex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OIL CITY ROAD?
OIL CITY ROAD in Sussex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OIL CITY ROAD inspected?
OIL CITY ROAD'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 317 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OIL CITY ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OIL CITY ROAD?
OIL CITY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OIL CITY ROAD?
OIL CITY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OIL CITY ROAD and does age affect safety?
OIL CITY ROAD was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
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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