County Route 651 over Clove Brook
FairSussex County, New Jersey · 0.08 MI N of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X43
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 651 over Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 651 over Clove Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 651 over Clove Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is County Route 651 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 651 over Clove Brook carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 651 over Clove Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 651 over Clove Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.