US Bridges

CR 653 (clove Rd) over Clove Brook Tributary

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI West of Rt Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900M25

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
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 Clove Brook Tributary is a concrete frame carrying CR 653 (clove Rd) over Clove Brook Tributary in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653 (clove Rd)
CrossesClove Brook Tributary
Location0.09 MI West of Rt Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.346, -74.68727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Clove Brook Tributary built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653 (clove Rd) over Clove Brook Tributary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 653 (clove Rd) over Clove Brook Tributary carry?

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653 (clove Rd) over Clove Brook Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.