US Bridges

Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 100 Ft.South of CR623 · Structure no. 2102210

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
909
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 648
CrossesBrass Castle Creek
Location100 Ft.South of CR623
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76356, -75.01068
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2023)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek 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 Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 648 over Brass Castle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.