US Bridges

County Route 519 over Beaver Brook

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI S of CR 610 · Structure no. 2101108

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,986
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 519 over Beaver Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 519 over Beaver Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 4,986 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,084 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 519
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.18 MI S of CR 610
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87179, -74.99643
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,986 (2023)
Projected traffic6,084 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 519 over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 519 over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 519 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 519 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 519 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.