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County Route 517 (New Jersey)
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County Route 517 is a county highway
in the U.S. state
of New Jersey
. The highway extends 54.07 miles (87.02 km) from Lamington Road (CR 523
) in Tewksbury Township
to the New York
state line in Vernon Township
where it continues as Orange County Route 26. It mainly traverses through small, rural communities and unincorporated areas. Its speed limit varies from as much as 50 mi/h to as little as 25 mi/h.
in the community of Oldwick
in Tewksbury Township
, Hunterdon County
, heading north on two-lane undivided Main Street. The road passes homes and businesses before merging onto Joliet Street. At the intersection with King Street/Church Street, the route becomes Old Turnpike Road and leaves Oldwick to head into agricultural areas, curving more to the northwest. CR 517 makes a turn west into woodland before heading north again into a mix of woods, farms, and residential subdivisions. In this area, the route crosses CR 512
.
, Morris County
and becomes Fairmont Road. The route continues through rural areas with residences as it makes a turn to the northwest and reaches the community of Long Valley
, where there is an intersection with CR 513
in a business area. At this point, CR 517 becomes Schooleys Mountain Road and is also signed by its former designation of Route 24. The road heads northwest, immediately crossing the South Branch Raritan River
as it heads into woodland. The road turns west into areas of woods and homes prior to heading north across forested Schooleys Mountain. After crossing the mountain, CR 517 runs through a mix of farm fields and residential neighborhoods.
, CR 517 enters Hackettstown
in Warren County
and immediately intersects the eastern terminus of Route 57. At this intersection, Route 24 signage along CR 517 ends and the county route continues north along with Route 182 on Mountain Avenue, a four-lane undivided road that passes several businesses. Farther north, the road narrows to two lanes and becomes lined with homes. Upon reaching US 46
, Route 182 ends and CR 517 turns northwest to run concurrent
with US 46 on two-lane Main Street. The road runs through the commercial downtown of Hackettstown, with CR 517 splitting from US 46 by turning north onto High Street.
The road enters residential areas and crosses New Jersey Transit
’s Morristown Line
/Montclair-Boonton Line
. The road passes to the west of a Mars, Incorporated
factory before intersecting CR 654 and leaving Hackettstown for Independence Township
. The road becomes Allamuchy Road and enters more wooded areas of homes and businesses, intersecting CR 665 before coming to another junction with CR 654. CR 517 crosses into Allamuchy Township
and is briefly a three-lane road with two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. The road becomes two lanes again as it continues through forested areas with some agriculture and development, forming the western border of Allamuchy Mountain State Park
. The route has an intersection with CR 653 before passing Allamuchy Pond and reaching an interchange with I-80
. After this interchange, CR 667 briefly loops to the west of the road before it continues into more agricultural areas and turns to the northeast.
, Sussex County
, with the name becoming Decker Pond Road, and intersects CR 611 before passing to the northwest of Lake Tranquility, a lake in a wooded area that is surrounded by residential developments. Near the lake, the route has a junction with CR 603. The road runs through more areas of woodland and farmland as CR 517 makes a right turn onto Whitehall Road prior to making a turn to the left. The road enters Andover
and becomes Brighton Avenue, passing under the abandoned Lackawanna Cutoff prior to entering residential areas. CR 517 crosses CR 606 before intersecting US 206
. At this point, the route turns north to run along US 206 briefly through the commercial downtown of Andover before splitting and continuing east on Lenape Road. CR 517 curves northeast at the CR 613 junction and enters wooded areas with some farms and homes. The road continues into Andover Township
and enters forests with residential developments, passing to the southeast of Lake Lenape. The road turns to the east near Clearwater Lake and becomes Andover-Sparta Road as it runs a short distance to the south of Perona Lake. CR 517 enters Sparta Township
and turns northeast again through more residential areas. The route turns east onto Sparta Road at the CR 616 junction and passes more wooded development as it comes to an intersection with Route 181 in a commercial area. A short distance later, CR 517 comes to an interchange with the Route 15 freeway.
Following this interchange, the route heads northeast and crosses under the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
and runs immediately to the west of that railroad line as it continues through rural areas with homes. The road intersects CR 620 and becomes Ogdensburg Road as it turns north away from the railroad and crosses into Ogdensburg
. Here, CR 517 becomes Main Street and continues past a a mix of forests and residential subdivisions and passes residential and commercial development in the center of town. The road continues north into Franklin
and runs through more rural areas prior to coming to the Route 23 junction. CR 517 heads north along with Route 23 and the road continues through residential and commercial areas of Franklin with a brief wide painted median near the CR 631 intersection. The road crosses a stream, Mill Brook, into Hamburg
, where CR 517 splits from Route 23 by heading east on Quarry Road.
The road continues through wooded residential neighborhoods prior to entering Hardyston Township
. Then, an alternate entrance to Crystal Springs Country Club appears prior to leaving Hardyston Twp. At this point, the route becomes Rudeville Road and heads northeast between residential areas to the west and wooded mountains to the east. The road crosses into Vernon Township
and heads through more forests, reaching a junction with Route 94 near the Mountain Creek
ski resort. At this intersection, CR 517 makes a turn to the west onto Route 94 and crosses the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. The county route splits from Route 94 by heading north onto McAfee-Glenwood Road, continuing through a mix of homes and woods.CR 517 then intersects Lake Pochung Rd. Less than 1,000' later, (after Lake Pochung Rd.,) McPeek road appears. The road turns northeast and intersects CR 641 before heading east and making a turn northeast onto Sandhill Road.At this point, the speed limit is 45 mph. About near the intersection of Lounsberry Hollow Rd. and Maple Grange Rd., the speed limit is decreased to 35 mph. due to a very densely populated area. The road passes near residential subdivisions before turning north into a mix of farms, woods, and homes. CR 517 has an intersection with the northern terminus of CR 565
before coming to the New York
border, where the road continues into Orange County, New York
as CR 26.
County highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The highway extends 54.07 miles (87.02 km) from Lamington Road (CR 523
County Route 523 (New Jersey)
County Route 523 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Main Street in Stockton to Hillside Avenue in Bedminster Township.-Hunterdon County:...
) in Tewksbury Township
Tewksbury Township, New Jersey
Tewksbury Township is a Township located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and is located within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 5,993...
to the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state line in Vernon Township
Vernon Township, New Jersey
-Communities and neighborhoods:Communities and neighborhoods in Vernon Township include the following sections:*Vernon Village "Town Center"*Vernon Valley a.k.a...
where it continues as Orange County Route 26. It mainly traverses through small, rural communities and unincorporated areas. Its speed limit varies from as much as 50 mi/h to as little as 25 mi/h.
Hunterdon County
CR 517 begins at an intersection with CR 523County Route 523 (New Jersey)
County Route 523 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Main Street in Stockton to Hillside Avenue in Bedminster Township.-Hunterdon County:...
in the community of Oldwick
Oldwick, New Jersey
Oldwick is an unincorporated area within Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08858. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08858 was 177.Oldwick was formerly known as...
in Tewksbury Township
Tewksbury Township, New Jersey
Tewksbury Township is a Township located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and is located within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 5,993...
, Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County is a county located in the western section of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 128,349. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Flemington....
, heading north on two-lane undivided Main Street. The road passes homes and businesses before merging onto Joliet Street. At the intersection with King Street/Church Street, the route becomes Old Turnpike Road and leaves Oldwick to head into agricultural areas, curving more to the northwest. CR 517 makes a turn west into woodland before heading north again into a mix of woods, farms, and residential subdivisions. In this area, the route crosses CR 512
County Route 512 (New Jersey)
County Route 512 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from High Bridge Road in Califon to Springfield Avenue / Route 24 in Summit.-Hunterdon County:...
.
Morris County
A short distance past the CR 512 intersection, CR 517 crosses into Washington TownshipWashington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
Washington Township is a Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 18,533. It's one of six municipalities in the state of New Jersey with the name Washington. Washington, New Jersey, in fact is only away...
, Morris County
Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, about west of New York City. According to the United States 2010 Census, the population was 492,276. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Morristown....
and becomes Fairmont Road. The route continues through rural areas with residences as it makes a turn to the northwest and reaches the community of Long Valley
Long Valley, New Jersey
Long Valley is an unincorporated area located within Washington Township, in Morris County, New Jersey. Known as German Valley since its foundation during the colonial era, the community was renamed in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I...
, where there is an intersection with CR 513
County Route 513 (New Jersey)
County Route 513 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Kingwood Avenue in Frenchtown to Lakeside Road in West Milford...
in a business area. At this point, CR 517 becomes Schooleys Mountain Road and is also signed by its former designation of Route 24. The road heads northwest, immediately crossing the South Branch Raritan River
South Branch Raritan River
The South Branch Raritan River is a tributary of the Raritan River in central New Jersey in the United States.The source of the South Branch is the outflow from Budd Lake, a glacial remnant located a few miles northeast of Hackettstown...
as it heads into woodland. The road turns west into areas of woods and homes prior to heading north across forested Schooleys Mountain. After crossing the mountain, CR 517 runs through a mix of farm fields and residential neighborhoods.
Warren County
Upon crossing the Musconetcong RiverMusconetcong River
The Musconetcong River is a tributary of the Delaware River in northwestern New Jersey in the United States. It flows through the rural mountainous country of northwestern New Jersey. Part of it is a National Wild and Scenic River....
, CR 517 enters Hackettstown
Hackettstown, New Jersey
Hackettstown is a town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 9,724. The town is located in the eastern most region of the Lehigh Valley....
in Warren County
Warren County, New Jersey
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 108,692. Its county seat is Belvidere...
and immediately intersects the eastern terminus of Route 57. At this intersection, Route 24 signage along CR 517 ends and the county route continues north along with Route 182 on Mountain Avenue, a four-lane undivided road that passes several businesses. Farther north, the road narrows to two lanes and becomes lined with homes. Upon reaching US 46
U.S. Route 46
U.S. Route 46 is an east–west U.S. Highway, running for , completely within the state of New Jersey. The west end is at an interchange with Interstate 80 and Route 94 in Columbia, Warren County on the Delaware River...
, Route 182 ends and CR 517 turns northwest to run concurrent
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with US 46 on two-lane Main Street. The road runs through the commercial downtown of Hackettstown, with CR 517 splitting from US 46 by turning north onto High Street.
The road enters residential areas and crosses New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit
The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
’s Morristown Line
Morristown Line
The Morristown Line is one of New Jersey Transit's commuter lines and is one of two branches that run along the Morris and Essex Lines. Out of 60 inbound and 58 outbound daily weekday trains, 28 inbound and 26 outbound trains use the Kearny Connection to Secaucus Junction and New York Penn...
/Montclair-Boonton Line
Montclair-Boonton Line
The Montclair-Boonton Line is a commuter rail line of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations. It is part of the Hoboken Division. The line is a consolidation of three individual lines: the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Montclair Branch, which ran from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Street,...
. The road passes to the west of a Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is a worldwide manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products with US$30 billion in annual sales in 2010, and is ranked as the 5th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Headquartered in McLean, unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia,...
factory before intersecting CR 654 and leaving Hackettstown for Independence Township
Independence Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,603 people, 2,146 households, and 1,489 families residing in the township. The population density was 282.4 people per square mile . There were 2,210 housing units at an average density of 111.4 per square mile...
. The road becomes Allamuchy Road and enters more wooded areas of homes and businesses, intersecting CR 665 before coming to another junction with CR 654. CR 517 crosses into Allamuchy Township
Allamuchy Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,877 people, 1,692 households, and 1,133 families residing in the township. The population density was 188.8 people per square mile . There were 1,774 housing units at an average density of 86.4 per square mile...
and is briefly a three-lane road with two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. The road becomes two lanes again as it continues through forested areas with some agriculture and development, forming the western border of Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park is located in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. There are more than of unmarked trails in the northern section of Allamuchy, and of marked multi-use trails.The park is in...
. The route has an intersection with CR 653 before passing Allamuchy Pond and reaching an interchange with I-80
Interstate 80 in New Jersey
Interstate 80 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States, running from the New York City Metropolitan Area westward to San Francisco, California...
. After this interchange, CR 667 briefly loops to the west of the road before it continues into more agricultural areas and turns to the northeast.
Sussex County
CR 517 crosses into Green TownshipGreen Township, New Jersey
- History :On November 20, 1824, the southern portion of Sussex County was set off to create Warren County. The northern portions of both Hardwick and Independence Townships, remained in Sussex County and were incorporated as Green Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 27,...
, Sussex County
Sussex County, New Jersey
The County of Sussex is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. It is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 Federal decennial census, 149,265 persons resided in Sussex County...
, with the name becoming Decker Pond Road, and intersects CR 611 before passing to the northwest of Lake Tranquility, a lake in a wooded area that is surrounded by residential developments. Near the lake, the route has a junction with CR 603. The road runs through more areas of woodland and farmland as CR 517 makes a right turn onto Whitehall Road prior to making a turn to the left. The road enters Andover
Andover, New Jersey
Andover is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 606.Andover was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 25, 1904, from portions of Andover Township.-Geography:Andover is located at ...
and becomes Brighton Avenue, passing under the abandoned Lackawanna Cutoff prior to entering residential areas. CR 517 crosses CR 606 before intersecting US 206
U.S. Route 206
U.S. Route 206 is a long north–south United States highway in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, United States. Only about a half a mile of its length is in Pennsylvania; the Milford-Montague Toll Bridge carries it over the Delaware River into New Jersey, where it is the remainder of the route...
. At this point, the route turns north to run along US 206 briefly through the commercial downtown of Andover before splitting and continuing east on Lenape Road. CR 517 curves northeast at the CR 613 junction and enters wooded areas with some farms and homes. The road continues into Andover Township
Andover Township, New Jersey
Andover Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 6,319....
and enters forests with residential developments, passing to the southeast of Lake Lenape. The road turns to the east near Clearwater Lake and becomes Andover-Sparta Road as it runs a short distance to the south of Perona Lake. CR 517 enters Sparta Township
Sparta Township, New Jersey
Sparta Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 19,722...
and turns northeast again through more residential areas. The route turns east onto Sparta Road at the CR 616 junction and passes more wooded development as it comes to an intersection with Route 181 in a commercial area. A short distance later, CR 517 comes to an interchange with the Route 15 freeway.
Following this interchange, the route heads northeast and crosses under the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway , also known as the Susie-Q, or simply the Susquehanna, is a Class II American freight railway operating over 500 miles of track in the northeastern states of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It was formed in 1881 from the merger of several...
and runs immediately to the west of that railroad line as it continues through rural areas with homes. The road intersects CR 620 and becomes Ogdensburg Road as it turns north away from the railroad and crosses into Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Ogdensburg is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 2,638.The borough was formed based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 26, 1914, from part of Sparta Township, based on the results of a referendum...
. Here, CR 517 becomes Main Street and continues past a a mix of forests and residential subdivisions and passes residential and commercial development in the center of town. The road continues north into Franklin
Franklin, New Jersey
Franklin is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 5,045.Franklin, known as the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World," is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and...
and runs through more rural areas prior to coming to the Route 23 junction. CR 517 heads north along with Route 23 and the road continues through residential and commercial areas of Franklin with a brief wide painted median near the CR 631 intersection. The road crosses a stream, Mill Brook, into Hamburg
Hamburg, New Jersey
Hamburg is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 3,277.In 1753, when Sussex County was formed, Hamburg was part of New Town; on February 25, 1762, it became part of the newly established Hardyston Township...
, where CR 517 splits from Route 23 by heading east on Quarry Road.
The road continues through wooded residential neighborhoods prior to entering Hardyston Township
Hardyston Township, New Jersey
Hardyston Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 6,171.-Geography:...
. Then, an alternate entrance to Crystal Springs Country Club appears prior to leaving Hardyston Twp. At this point, the route becomes Rudeville Road and heads northeast between residential areas to the west and wooded mountains to the east. The road crosses into Vernon Township
Vernon Township, New Jersey
-Communities and neighborhoods:Communities and neighborhoods in Vernon Township include the following sections:*Vernon Village "Town Center"*Vernon Valley a.k.a...
and heads through more forests, reaching a junction with Route 94 near the Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is the ski resort closest to New York metropolitan area, located in Vernon Township, New Jersey, on Route 94, from the George Washington Bridge. It offers 167 skiable acres on four mountain peaks, 100% night skiing/snowboarding, and the region's highest vertical feet. Mountain Creek...
ski resort. At this intersection, CR 517 makes a turn to the west onto Route 94 and crosses the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. The county route splits from Route 94 by heading north onto McAfee-Glenwood Road, continuing through a mix of homes and woods.CR 517 then intersects Lake Pochung Rd. Less than 1,000' later, (after Lake Pochung Rd.,) McPeek road appears. The road turns northeast and intersects CR 641 before heading east and making a turn northeast onto Sandhill Road.At this point, the speed limit is 45 mph. About near the intersection of Lounsberry Hollow Rd. and Maple Grange Rd., the speed limit is decreased to 35 mph. due to a very densely populated area. The road passes near residential subdivisions before turning north into a mix of farms, woods, and homes. CR 517 has an intersection with the northern terminus of CR 565
County Route 565 (New Jersey)
County Route 565, abbreviated CR 565, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from U.S. Route 206 / Route 15 in Frankford Township to McAfee Glenwood Road in Vernon Township.-Route description:...
before coming to the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
border, where the road continues into Orange County, New York
Orange County, New York
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located at the northern reaches of the New York metropolitan area. The county sits in the state's scenic Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley...
as CR 26.