US Bridges

CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 2270 Ft.N. of US 202 JCT · Structure no. 1000052

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,273
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 605 (queen Rd)
CrossesTrib of Alexauken Creek
Location2270 Ft.N. of US 202 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 605
Coordinates40.40617, -74.91953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2023)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 605 (queen Rd) over Trib of Alexauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.