US Bridges

Newton Avenue over Clove Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI W of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900T02

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Avenue over Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton Avenue over Clove Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewton Avenue
CrossesClove Brook
Location0.02 MI W of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.2093, -74.60928
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Avenue over Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Avenue over Clove 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 Newton Avenue over Clove Brook carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newton Avenue over Clove Brook?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Avenue over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.