US Bridges

Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.76 Mile West of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1400196

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,849
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 103 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,477 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKakeout Road
CrossesKakeout Brook
Location0.76 Mile West of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99403, -74.35983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,849 (2023)
Projected traffic3,477 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Kakeout Road over Kakeout 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook carry?

About 2,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kakeout Road over Kakeout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.