BALDWIN GATE DRIVE
Carrying BALDWIN GATE DRIVE over LOWER CRANDON DAM
1.1 MI SW OF CR 521, Sussex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BALDWIN GATE DRIVE
The BALDWIN GATE DRIVE bridge in Sussex, New Jersey carries BALDWIN GATE DRIVE over LOWER CRANDON DAM. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 232 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BALDWIN GATE DRIVE 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
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 232 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1920S33
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BALDWIN GATE DRIVE 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 BALDWIN GATE DRIVE 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 BALDWIN GATE DRIVE?
BALDWIN GATE DRIVE in Sussex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BALDWIN GATE DRIVE inspected?
BALDWIN GATE DRIVE'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 232 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BALDWIN GATE DRIVE 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 BALDWIN GATE DRIVE?
BALDWIN GATE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BALDWIN GATE DRIVE?
BALDWIN GATE DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BALDWIN GATE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
BALDWIN GATE DRIVE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
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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