US Bridges

County Road 560 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Sussex County, New Jersey · Loc. Rt 560 at Dela. Riv. · Structure no. 4100001

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
547 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,629
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

County Road 560 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 560 over Delaware River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,629 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 560
CrossesDelaware River
LocationLoc. Rt 560 at Dela. Riv.
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.22, -74.88
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,629 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 560 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 560 over Delaware River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 560 over Delaware River carry?

About 4,629 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road 560 over Delaware River?

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 560 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).