US Bridges

Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.03 Mile West of CR 511A · Structure no. 1400244

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,449
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,208 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesBeaver Dam Brook
Location0.03 Mile West of CR 511A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92516, -74.30246
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2023)
Projected traffic4,208 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Park Avenue over Beaver Dam 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 Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Beaver Dam Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.