US Bridges

Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 100 Ft. West of CR 511 · Structure no. 1400082

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,276
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,997 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorris Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Morris Canal
Location100 Ft. West of CR 511
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90326, -74.40866
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2023)
Projected traffic3,997 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Avenue over Abandoned Morris Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.