US Bridges

CR 519 over Dry Brook

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI North of CR 629 · Structure no. 1900D26

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Dry Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 519 over Dry Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,402 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.67 MI North of CR 629
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.16908, -74.73627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2023)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 519 over Dry Brook carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.