US Bridges

Van Beuren Road over Great Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.3MI NW CR646&CR663 JCT · Structure no. 1400486

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
807
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Beuren Road over Great Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Van Beuren Road over Great Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Beuren Road
CrossesGreat Brook
Location1.3MI NW CR646&CR663 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75437, -74.47605
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2023)
Projected traffic984 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Beuren Road over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Beuren Road over Great 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 Van Beuren Road over Great Brook carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Beuren Road over Great Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Van Beuren Road over Great Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.