US Bridges

CR 650 over Clove Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI West of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X24

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,369
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 over Clove Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650 over Clove Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650
CrossesClove Brook
Location0.05 MI West of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.22018, -74.6147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,369 (2023)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 over Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 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 CR 650 over Clove Brook carry?

About 3,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 over Clove Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.