US Bridges

CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.85 MI West of Rt Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900M16

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,649
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,179 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653 (clove Rd)
CrossesMill Brook Branch
Location2.85 MI West of Rt Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.32038, -74.72602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch carry?

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653 (clove Rd) over Mill Brook Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.