US Bridges

Woodland Road over Great Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.7MI SW CR646&CR647 JCT · Structure no. 1400492

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Great Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Road over Great Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 104 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,549 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesGreat Brook
Location1.7MI SW CR646&CR647 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73458, -74.45839
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2023)
Projected traffic1,549 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Road over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Woodland 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over Great Brook carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Great Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Great Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.