US Bridges

Pequest Road over Pequest River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI NW of CR 603 · Structure no. 1900G05

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,168
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequest Road over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pequest Road over Pequest River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPequest Road
CrossesPequest River
Location0.3 MI NW of CR 603
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98072, -74.77644
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2023)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pequest Road over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pequest Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pequest Road over Pequest River carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pequest Road over Pequest River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pequest Road over Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.