US Bridges

Main Street over Crooked Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mile NW of I-287 · Structure no. 1400211

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,289
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Crooked Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Crooked Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,289 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,775 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCrooked Brook
Location0.05 Mile NW of I-287
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.91661, -74.37126
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,289 (2023)
Projected traffic13,775 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Crooked Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Crooked 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 Main Street over Crooked Brook carry?

About 11,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Crooked Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Main Street over Crooked Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.