US Bridges

Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI N of CR 603 · Structure no. 1400177

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,052
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 9,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,045 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPowervle RD(CR618)
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.13 MI N of CR 603
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91998, -74.42721
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,052 (2023)
Projected traffic11,045 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway 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 Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River carry?

About 9,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Powervle RD(CR618) over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.