US Bridges

Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of CR 621 · Structure no. 1400253

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesManchester Way
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.25 MI E of CR 621
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87349, -74.35638
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
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek 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 Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Way over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.