US Bridges

CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of US 206 · Structure no. 1900B06

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,572
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 630 (broad St.)
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.6 MI West of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.14568, -74.74587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2023)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 630 (broad St.) over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.