US Bridges

CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.9MI NE of I287&US46 JCT · Structure no. 1400356

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 603 Bush Road
CrossesRockaway River
Location1.9MI NE of I287&US46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates40.91033, -74.45323
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2023)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 603 Bush Road over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.