US Bridges

CR 517 over Nj 15

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi.East of Nj 181 · Structure no. 1913157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 517 over Nj 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 517 over Nj 15 in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,173 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,734 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 517
CrossesNj 15
Location0.6 Mi.East of Nj 181
RouteCounty Highway 517
Coordinates41.04365, -74.63232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,173 (2024)
Projected traffic19,734 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 517 over Nj 15 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 517 over Nj 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 517 over Nj 15 carry?

About 16,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 517 over Nj 15?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 517 over Nj 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.