US Bridges

CR 611 over Pequest River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI NW of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900G02

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 611 over Pequest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 611 over Pequest River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 611
CrossesPequest River
Location0.9 MI NW of CR 517
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95627, -74.80892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2023)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 611 over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 611 over Pequest River 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 611 over Pequest River carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 611 over Pequest River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 611 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.