US Bridges

CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NE of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X50

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook is a concrete slab carrying CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 651-UNIONVIL RD
CrossesBranch of Clove Brook
Location1.5 MI NE of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.28005, -74.61845
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2023)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$183,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of 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 CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 651-UNIONVIL RD over Branch of Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.