US Bridges

Morris Avenue over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile West of CR 511 · Structure no. 1400083

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,276
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Avenue over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Avenue over Rockaway River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,997 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorris Avenue
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.1 Mile West of CR 511
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90282, -74.41024
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Rockaway River built?

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

What condition is Morris Avenue over Rockaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Avenue over Rockaway River carry?

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

How long is Morris Avenue over Rockaway River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Avenue over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.