US Bridges

CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.49 MI West of CR 669 · Structure no. 1900A10

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,934
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,934 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,921 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 616
CrossesConrail-Abandoned
Location0.49 MI West of CR 669
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.03924, -74.71017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,934 (2023)
Projected traffic17,921 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned carry?

About 14,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 616 over Conrail-Abandoned?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.