US Bridges

Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.11MI N of Rckwy Valy RD · Structure no. 1400179

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,958
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 3,958 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPowervle RD(CR618)
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.11MI N of Rckwy Valy RD
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates40.93983, -74.41815
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,958 (2023)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook 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 Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook carry?

About 3,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Powervle RD(CR618) over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.