US Bridges

CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.78 Mi.E.Of Passaic R. · Structure no. 0733165

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 608 Hobart Gap
CrossesNj 24
Location1.78 Mi.E.Of Passaic R.
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72736, -74.34556
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2022)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24 carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 608 Hobart Gap over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.