US Bridges

CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 2153165

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 608
CrossesFormer Scranton Branch
Location1.6 MI South of Nj 94
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96317, -74.92514
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2024)
Projected traffic886 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 608 over Former Scranton Branch?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.