Mudtown Road over Clove Brook
PoorSussex County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI E of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X48
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mudtown Road over Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mudtown Road over Clove Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Mudtown Road over Clove Brook built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Mudtown Road over Clove Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Mudtown Road over Clove Brook carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mudtown Road over Clove Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mudtown Road over Clove Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.