Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.9MI NW NJ124&I287 JCT · Structure no. 1400119
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 7,311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,919 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River carry?
About 7,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bishop Nazery Way over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.