US Bridges

Troy Road over Smith Ditch

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.54MI SW of I287&I80 JCT · Structure no. 1400424

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,494
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troy Road over Smith Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Troy Road over Smith Ditch in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,703 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTroy Road
CrossesSmith Ditch
Location2.54MI SW of I287&I80 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82493, -74.38393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,494 (2023)
Projected traffic6,703 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Troy Road over Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troy Road over Smith Ditch 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 Troy Road over Smith Ditch carry?

About 5,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Troy Road over Smith Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Troy Road over Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.