US Bridges

CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong)

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.26 MI South of CR 602 · Structure no. 1900K03

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
598 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,680
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong) in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 7,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,216 by 2043. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 607
CrossesRiver Styx(lk Hopatcong)
Location2.26 MI South of CR 602
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates40.94247, -74.65396
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,680 (2023)
Projected traffic9,216 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong) 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 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong) carry?

About 7,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong)?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 607 over River Styx(lk Hopatcong)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.