Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.2MI N I-287 Exit 36 · Structure no. 1400121
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,496
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,565 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River carry?
About 18,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgedale Avenue over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.