US Bridges

CR 517 over I-80

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 5.3 MI West of RTE 206 · Structure no. 2116165

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 517 over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 517 over I-80 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 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 18,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,090 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 517
CrossesI-80
Location5.3 MI West of RTE 206
RouteCounty Highway 517
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91708, -74.81462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,110 (2022)
Projected traffic22,090 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 517 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 517 over I-80 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 517 over I-80 carry?

About 18,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 517 over I-80?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 517 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.