US Bridges

Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles North of CR 657 · Structure no. 1400561

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPleasant Plains RD
CrossesBlack Brook
Location1.3 Miles North of CR 657
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69551, -74.49598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,383 (2023)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook 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 Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook carry?

About 4,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Plains RD over Black Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.