US Bridges

CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook

FairPosted for load

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles West of CR 519 · Structure no. 2102336

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 150 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 618(SAREPTA Rd)
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4 Miles West of CR 519
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85723, -75.02678
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2023)
Projected traffic374 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) 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 CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 618(SAREPTA Rd) over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.