US Bridges

CR 515 over Pequannock River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.37MI North of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900J06

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 515 over Pequannock River is a concrete slab carrying CR 515 over Pequannock River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 82 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 9,147 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 515
CrossesPequannock River
Location2.37MI North of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 515
Coordinates41.11527, -74.51372
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
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 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,147 (2023)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$247,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 515 over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is CR 515 over Pequannock 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 515 over Pequannock River carry?

About 9,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 515 over Pequannock River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 515 over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.