US Bridges

CR 605 over Lubbers Run

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI North of CR 607 · Structure no. 1900K04

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 605 over Lubbers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 605 over Lubbers Run in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 5,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 605
CrossesLubbers Run
Location0.68 MI North of CR 607
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97248, -74.66989
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,317 (2023)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 605 over Lubbers Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 605 over Lubbers Run 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 605 over Lubbers Run carry?

About 5,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 over Lubbers Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 605 over Lubbers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.