Malcolm Street over Whippany River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.2MI E of I-287 Exit 36 · Structure no. 1400128
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malcolm Street over Whippany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malcolm Street over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Malcolm Street over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Malcolm Street 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 Malcolm Street over Whippany River carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Malcolm Street over Whippany River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Malcolm Street over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.