US Bridges

CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.47 MI East of US 206 · Structure no. 1900M10

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,649
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook is a concrete slab carrying CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,179 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653 (clove Rd)
CrossesShimers Brook
Location1.47 MI East of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.30723, -74.77516
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,649 (2023)
Projected traffic3,179 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$294,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook 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 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook carry?

About 2,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653 (clove Rd) over Shimers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.