US Bridges

Valley Road over Stone House Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mile West of CR 511 · Structure no. 1400126

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,881
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Stone House Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Stone House Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 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 5 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 4,881 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,956 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesStone House Brook
Location0.05 Mile West of CR 511
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99616, -74.34329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,881 (2023)
Projected traffic5,956 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Stone House Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Valley Road over Stone House Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Stone House Brook carry?

About 4,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Stone House Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Stone House Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.