S Jefferson Road over Whippany River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.67MI NE I287&NJ24 JCT · Structure no. 1400393
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,246
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Jefferson Road over Whippany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Jefferson Road over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 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 7,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,841 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Jefferson Road over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is S Jefferson Road over Whippany 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S Jefferson Road over Whippany River carry?
About 7,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S Jefferson Road over Whippany River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns S Jefferson Road over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.