US Bridges

CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI South of CR 517 · Structure no. 1900V45

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,074
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch 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 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 2,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,488 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 565
CrossesPochuck Creek Branch
Location0.09 MI South of CR 517
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.25118, -74.48032
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2023)
Projected traffic2,488 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch 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 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 565 over Pochuck Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.