US Bridges

CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.78 MI West of US 206 · Structure no. 1900C05

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,968
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,562 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 604-WATERLOO RD
CrossesLubbers Run
Location0.78 MI West of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92103, -74.73194
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2023)
Projected traffic3,562 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$562,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run 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 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 604-WATERLOO RD over Lubbers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.