US Bridges

Sunset Road over West Ditch

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI N of CR 504 · Structure no. 1400287

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road over West Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunset Road over West Ditch in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Road
CrossesWest Ditch
Location0.24 MI N of CR 504
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95617, -74.32406
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2023)
Projected traffic2,732 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunset Road over West Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sunset Road over West Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Road over West Ditch carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road over West Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Road over West Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.