White Bridge Road over Black Brook
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles West of CR 604 · Structure no. 1400567
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,067
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Bridge Road over Black Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Bridge Road over Black Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Bridge Road over Black Brook built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is White Bridge Road over Black Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does White Bridge Road over Black Brook carry?
About 3,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is White Bridge Road over Black Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns White Bridge Road over Black Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.