US Bridges

Main Street over Pequannock River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.35 Mile North of CR 511 · Structure no. 1400143

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,646
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Pequannock River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Pequannock River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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 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 9,646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,770 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.35 Mile North of CR 511
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.00635, -74.3434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,646 (2023)
Projected traffic11,770 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Main Street over Pequannock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Pequannock River carry?

About 9,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Pequannock River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.