US Bridges

CR 565 over Papakating Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI South of CR 637 · Structure no. 1900D30

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 565 over Papakating Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 565 over Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 45 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,611 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 565
CrossesPapakating Creek
Location1.1 MI South of CR 637
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.16253, -74.67522
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2023)
Projected traffic11,611 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$561,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 565 over Papakating Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 565 over Papakating Creek 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 565 over Papakating Creek carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 565 over Papakating Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 565 over Papakating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.