US Bridges

CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 100 Ft South of CR 628 · Structure no. 1900X17

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,188
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesPapakating Creek W Br
Location100 Ft South of CR 628
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.21827, -74.67128
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2023)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$293,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br built?

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

What condition is CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br 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 519 over Papakating Creek W Br carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Papakating Creek W Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.