US Bridges

US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.46 Mile West of I-287 · Structure no. 1400085

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
711 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,754
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,581 by 2043. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202 (wash. St)
CrossesJersey City Reservoir
Location0.46 Mile West of I-287
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89383, -74.41046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,754 (2023)
Projected traffic4,581 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir 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 US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir carry?

About 3,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 (wash. St) over Jersey City Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.