CR 521 over Swartswood Creek
PoorSussex County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI North of CR 622 · Structure no. 1900S26
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 691
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 521 over Swartswood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 521 over Swartswood Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 521 over Swartswood Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 521 over Swartswood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 521 over Swartswood Creek carry?
About 691 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 521 over Swartswood Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 521 over Swartswood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.