US Bridges

Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.29 Mile West of CR 618 · Structure no. 1400351

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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 3,211 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,918 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRockaway Valley RD
CrossesTrib to Stony Brook
Location1.29 Mile West of CR 618
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9327, -74.43757
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,211 (2023)
Projected traffic3,918 by 2043
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 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 Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook 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 Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook carry?

About 3,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway Valley RD over Trib to Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.