US Bridges

CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.09 Mile West of CR 683 · Structure no. 1400150

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,419
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 11,419 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,934 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp
CrossesPompton River
Location0.09 Mile West of CR 683
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94354, -74.27964
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,419 (2023)
Projected traffic13,934 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River carry?

About 11,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR504 Nwk-Pmptn Tp over Pompton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.