US Bridges

CR 603 over East Br Pequest River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.73 MI South of US 206 · Structure no. 1900G06

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 603 over East Br Pequest River is a concrete slab carrying CR 603 over East Br 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 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 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 603
CrossesEast Br Pequest River
Location1.73 MI South of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9853, -74.76454
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2023)
Projected traffic3,726 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$773,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 603 over East Br Pequest River built?

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

What condition is CR 603 over East Br 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 CR 603 over East Br Pequest River carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 603 over East Br Pequest River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 603 over East Br Pequest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.