US Bridges

CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.12MI W NJ10&CR622 JCT · Structure no. 1400387

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,442
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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 12,442 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,179 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR511 Parsippny RD
CrossesMalapardis Brook
Location0.12MI W NJ10&CR622 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 511
Coordinates40.82271, -74.41802
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,442 (2023)
Projected traffic15,179 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis 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 CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook carry?

About 12,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR511 Parsippny RD over Malapardis Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.