Vail Road over Rockaway River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.25 Mile West of CR 621 · Structure no. 1400272
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vail Road over Rockaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail Road over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,787 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vail Road over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vail Road over Rockaway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Vail Road over Rockaway River carry?
About 10,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vail Road over Rockaway River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Vail Road over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.