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Two Bridges Road over Pompton River

FairClosed to traffic

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.27 Mile North of I-80 · Structure no. 1400273

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Two Bridges Road over Pompton River is a steel truss - thru carrying Two Bridges Road over Pompton River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 138 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 18,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,285 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwo Bridges Road
CrossesPompton River
Location0.27 Mile North of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8978, -74.27264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,571 (2021)
Projected traffic22,285 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Two Bridges Road over Pompton River built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Two Bridges Road over Pompton River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Two Bridges Road over Pompton River carry?

About 18,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Two Bridges Road over Pompton River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Two Bridges Road over Pompton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.