Abbett Avenue over Whippany River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.22MI NW of I287 Exit 36 · Structure no. 1400120
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,746
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abbett Avenue over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abbett Avenue over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,746 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Abbett Avenue over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Abbett Avenue 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 Abbett Avenue over Whippany River carry?
About 9,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Abbett Avenue over Whippany River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Abbett Avenue over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.