US Bridges

Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.76 Mi. North of RT.612 · Structure no. 18L1108

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,945
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,135 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStirling RD (CR653
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.76 Mi. North of RT.612
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66593, -74.48223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,945 (2023)
Projected traffic12,135 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River carry?

About 9,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Stirling RD (CR653 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.