US Bridges

Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile South of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1400323

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,639
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCozy Lake Road
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.4 Mile South of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05001, -74.46483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,639 (2023)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River carry?

About 3,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cozy Lake Road over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.