Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1.6MI S of I287&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400473
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,404
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 98 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 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 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Kitchell Road over Loantaka 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook carry?
About 1,404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Kitchell Road over Loantaka Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.