US Bridges

Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · At Int With Boonton Ave · Structure no. 1400132

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,224 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarey Av(cr 511NB)
CrossesKikeout Brook
LocationAt Int With Boonton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 511
Coordinates41.00059, -74.34064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2023)
Projected traffic6,224 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Av(cr 511NB) over Kikeout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.