US Bridges

CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.95 MI West of CR 565 · Structure no. 1900X13

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,274
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 125 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 2,274 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,729 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 628
CrossesWest Br.Papakating Creek
Location0.95 MI West of CR 565
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates41.20565, -74.64388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,274 (2023)
Projected traffic2,729 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$678,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek 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 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek carry?

About 2,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek?

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

Who owns CR 628 over West Br.Papakating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.