US Bridges

CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.25MI E of I-287 Exit 30 · Structure no. 1400569

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,785
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook is a concrete frame carrying CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook in Morris 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 4,785 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR663 Lees Hill RD
CrossesPrimrose Brook
Location1.25MI E of I-287 Exit 30
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72864, -74.51547
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,785 (2023)
Projected traffic5,838 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook built?

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

What condition is CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook carry?

About 4,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR663 Lees Hill RD over Primrose Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.