HANEY'S MILL BRDGE
Carrying HANEY'S MILL BRDGE over BIG FLAT BROOK
.1m e.Rt.615 2.5m s.Walpk, Sussex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HANEY'S MILL BRDGE
The HANEY'S MILL BRDGE bridge in Sussex, New Jersey carries HANEY'S MILL BRDGE over BIG FLAT BROOK. It was built in 1893, making it 133 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 8.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HANEY'S MILL BRDGE 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
- 1893
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3461003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE 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 HANEY'S MILL BRDGE 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 HANEY'S MILL BRDGE?
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE in Sussex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HANEY'S MILL BRDGE inspected?
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE'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 33 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HANEY'S MILL BRDGE 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 HANEY'S MILL BRDGE?
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HANEY'S MILL BRDGE?
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HANEY'S MILL BRDGE and does age affect safety?
HANEY'S MILL BRDGE was built in 1893, making it 133 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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