US Bridges

CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.67MI W US202&CR650 JCT · Structure no. 1400810

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,078
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 23,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,155 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR650 W Hanover Av
CrossesWatnong Brook
Location0.67MI W US202&CR650 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates40.82467, -74.49393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,078 (2023)
Projected traffic28,155 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook carry?

About 23,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns CR650 W Hanover Av over Watnong Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.