US Bridges

CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 5.14 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900F02

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesBear Brook Tributary
Location5.14 MI South of Nj 94
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00429, -74.82336
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary 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 519 over Bear Brook Tributary carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Bear Brook Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.