US Bridges

Clove Road over Clove Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI N of CR 651 · Structure no. 1900X51

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clove Road over Clove Brook is a concrete slab carrying Clove Road over 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 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClove Road
CrossesClove Brook
Location0.6 MI N of CR 651
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.28843, -74.61865
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2023)
Projected traffic541 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clove Road over Clove Brook built?

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

What condition is Clove Road 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 Clove Road over Clove Brook carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clove Road over Clove Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Road over Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.