US Bridges

Pocono Road over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.8MI NW US46&CR618 JCT · Structure no. 1400358

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,939
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocono Road over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pocono Road over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 10,939 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,348 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPocono Road
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.8MI NW US46&CR618 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89432, -74.46316
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,939 (2023)
Projected traffic13,348 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pocono Road over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocono Road over Rockaway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pocono Road over Rockaway River carry?

About 10,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pocono Road over Rockaway River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pocono Road over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.