US Bridges

CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 3.08 MI North of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1900O04

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,846
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 106 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 13,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,616 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 517
CrossesWallkill River Tributary
Location3.08 MI North of Nj 15
RouteCounty Highway 517
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07528, -74.59566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,846 (2023)
Projected traffic16,616 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CR 517 over Wallkill River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary carry?

About 13,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 517 over Wallkill River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.